MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body has an unsafe modification front positioning of no. plate may cause injury (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Body insecure both front wings bottom corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible not fitted as manufactured (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor wihin 30cms of susp. mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch edge corroded away and is not secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill muti - layer corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
standard braking system efficiency passable for car modifications to engine --- turbo fitted + suspension takes it into unsafe/dangerous category
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body surface corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body surface corrosion
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken off (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under body edge (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under floor body dry with surface rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under floor body dry with surface rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
gear oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
gear oil leak
Oil leak
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise o/s/f tyre poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
advise o/s/f tyre poor condition
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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H14 DGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 H14 DGK, 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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H14 DGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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