MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear part of inner body sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear part outer body sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bad oil leaks
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
front tyres perished
jacking points corroded
lower part front wing rusted away
offside rear wheel arch corroded
wiper blades in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres perished
oil leak
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres perished
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both wiper blades in poor condition
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front no plate cracked
n/s/f tyre tread worn low and is in poor condition
n/s/r part of inner and outer body sill corroded
o/s/r tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge
oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both wiper blades in poor condition
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front no plate cracked
n/s/f tyre tread worn low and is in poor condition
n/s/r part of inner and outer body sill corroded
o/s/r tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge
oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant level low
engine oil level low
front no plate cracked
rear part n/s outer body sill corroded
wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general body corrossion all over front and rear
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general body corrossion all over front and rear
Both Rear Transverse Brake Pipes Corroded
Stone Chips Zone B
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine noisy tapping and knocking
n/s/f tyre kerbed
rear brake pipes corroded
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine noisy tapping and knocking
n/s/f tyre kerbed
rear brake pipes corroded
stone chips in windscreen
O/S/R Outer sill corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R Outer sill corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyres worn on inside edge
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear tyres worn on inside edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G617 WPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G617 WPN, 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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G617 WPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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