MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
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 Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres worn on edges
headlamp beam patterns poor
oil leak
rear pads worn
steering rack gaitors perished
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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H941 ATO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H941 ATO, 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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H941 ATO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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