MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion is present to the underside of the vehicle including all suspension components
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inside door jam (5.2.6)
corrosion is present to the underside of the vehicle including all suspension components
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion is developing to the inner sills /floor and chassis areas
corrosion is present to the underside floor sills suspension components
front brake pads are low
rear brake discs are worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion is present to the underside floor sills suspension components
front brake pads are low
rear brake discs are worn
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
nearside sill slightly corroded
offside sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
nearside sill slightly corroded
offside sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery insecure
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H302 EGD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H302 EGD, 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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H302 EGD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1997.
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