MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion on and around nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches
slight oil leak from engine & slight oil leak from steering
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
road springs rusty
rust around wheelarches
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
road springs rusty
rust around wheelarches
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all brake discs corroding
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust system signs of age
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre getting low on tread
power steering belt perishing
rear drop link bushes signs of age
rear indicators slightly effecting side lights
steering rack gaitors perishing
various areas of underbody surface corrosion and damage
various marks in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
wipers not clearing 100%
steering rack gaitors perishing
all brake discs corroding
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust system signs of age
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre getting low on tread
power steering belt perishing
rear drop link bushes signs of age
rear indicators slightly effecting side lights
various areas of underbody surface corrosion and damage
various marks in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
wipers not clearing 100%
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all drop link bushes perishing
front and rear suspension arm bushes perishing
front number plate cracked
front tyres perishing
headlamps have different beam patterns
nearside outer sill corroding
power steering belt perishing
rear brake discs corroding
rear brake pads low
steering rack gaitors perishing
various areas of underbody corrosion
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
As previous VT32.
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Off side front tyre worn on outer edge.
As previous VT32.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp's unmatched pair.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H811 BGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 H811 BGK, 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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H811 BGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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