MOT Status
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131,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
brake pedal rubber has areas where glue is starting to come away
driversa seat has slight wobble due to one bolt not being secured down
nearside front indicator/side light slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres close to limit
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
both front tyres close to limit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r shock looks like been leaking
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H171 DST is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 H171 DST, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H171 DST registered?
H171 DST is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.
Is H171 DST safe to buy?
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