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17,780 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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surface corrosion to suspension components
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to suspension components
surface corrosion present to suspension components
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion present to suspension components
surface corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg center of car damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake low effort
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake low effort
Both headlamps have a poor beam pattern
Headlamp beam patterns poor
Slight surface corrosion to brake hose ferrules (all)
Slight surface corrosion to suspension
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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5116 TW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5116 TW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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5116 TW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1997.
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