MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
chassis damaged
rear subframe corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
chassis damaged
rear subframe corroded
Coolant leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipes have been coverd in grease.
Front suspension arms,top and bottom have surface corrosion.
Nearside front tyre down to 2.5mm.
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside sill,towards rear has surface corrsion.
Rear suspension arms,top and bottom have surface corrsion.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coil springs
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
coil springs
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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H160 TEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 H160 TEP, 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 H160 TEP registered?
H160 TEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1997.
Is H160 TEP safe to buy?
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