MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside outer front vehicle stucture,heavily corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
heavy corrosion nearside outer front
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
heavy corrosion nearside outer front
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
both rear outer sill corroded but not holed
rear fog light bulb appears low output
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 AMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 A16 AMX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A16 AMX?
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What year was A16 AMX registered?
A16 AMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1997.
Is A16 AMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 AMX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A16 AMX have outstanding finance?
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