MOT Status
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177,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sill rusted
all under body components rusted including inner sills
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre Outer wall perishing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both side inner sill has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding
Offside Front Outer wall perishing
Nearside Rear outer sill rusting
n/s/r outer sill rusted
Corrosion on n/s o/s rear inner lower sills.
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight damage to o/s rear fog light lens.
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Corrosion on n/s o/s rear inner lower sills.
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight damage to o/s rear fog light lens.
Front bumper insecure
advise rear diff mounts deterated
BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES
FRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
REAR SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED
SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW
Battery insecure
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES
FRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
REAR SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED
SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION
Nearside front suspension strut lower bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front suspension strut lower bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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8305 MY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 8305 MY, 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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8305 MY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1997.
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