MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
central brake lamp permanently disconnected
offside rear end of outer sill/wheel arch corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower rear arms (2.4.G.1)
central stop light permanently disconnected at time of test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre brake light permanently disconnected
offside rear outer sill corroded
slight oil leak
windscreen damaged (nearside lower edge)drivers view not impaired
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear outer sill corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre brake light permanently disconnected
offside rear tyre slightly perished
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G642 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 G642 XWS, 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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G642 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.
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