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A17 NSF

1983 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,020 mi
Last recorded80,020 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivers front wing holed

general corrosion under neath on all components

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,963 miles

general corrosion underneath drivers front wing holed

Fail 5 Jul 2024 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underneath drivers front wing holed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,489 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Jul 2023 79,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,654 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Jun 2021 77,572 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Jun 2021 77,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,991 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,009 miles

general corrosion all underneath

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,009 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion all underneath

Pass 21 Apr 2018 75,497 miles

corrosion present on entire underbody front to rear

Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

corrosion present on entire underbody front to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,970 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,339 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,338 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,518 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,952 miles

all four shocker rubber boot covers split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,153 miles

Exhaust System All - slightly coroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 64,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 64,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 63,647 miles

Brake pedal rubber - slightly worn on edge

Fog lamp not working - correct on test

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Seasonal useage only slight under vehicle corrosion to several suspension items

Windscreen - FRONT slight crack on N/S/F lower corner outside A zones

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,190 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak - very slight gearbox

Wheel alloy - N/S/F - inside rim damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2009 59,936 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has been standing for a long period - under body surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gaiter CV rear - insecure on drive shaft O/S/R due to fractured spring rubbing on drive shaft

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has been standing for a long period - under body surface corrosion

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A17 NSF is a 1983 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A17 NSF, 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 43 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 NSF is a 1983 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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