MOT Status
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152,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oily
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack slightly wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slightly wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES ARE CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
exhaust down pipe heat shield rattles
fuel filler cap seal perished
nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
exhaust down pipe heat shield rattles
fuel filler cap seal perished
nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
battery insecure
fuel cap seal perished
parking brake warning lamp in/op
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
battery insecure
fuel cap seal perished
parking brake warning lamp in/op
Corrosion on off side front brake pipe
Ratle from exhaust heat shield
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Corrosion on off side front brake pipe
Ratle from exhaust heat shield
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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G779 FTW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 G779 FTW, 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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G779 FTW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1997.
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