MOT Status
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182,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded, not prescribed area
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
slight oil leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded, not prescribed area
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
slight oil leak
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)
heavy corrosion both fronts and rears suspension systems
heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f outer wing panels
n/s/f bumper corner loose
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion to front and rear suspension
Oil leak
both outer sills corroded and thin
nearside front brake slight bind
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
both outer sills corroded and thin
nearside front brake slight bind
Engine oil leaks
General advancing corrosion to inderside of vehicle
N/S and O/S lower ball joint rubbers perished
N/S and O/S track rod end gators perishing
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all suspension parts rusty
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
n/s/f track rod end gaiter split both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inn er edges
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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G848 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 G848 YNF, 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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What year was G848 YNF registered?
G848 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1997.
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