MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight brake bind
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on the outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front slight brake bind
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on the outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight brake bind
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISE:- n/s/r brake showing signs of been hot.
ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode
both front tyres wearing on inner edges (2mm)
wind screen scratched, several brake pipes slightly corroded
ADVISE:- centre brake light inop.
ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISE:- centre brake light inop.
ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode
ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
windscreen scratched
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G518 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 G518 WCD, 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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G518 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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