MOT Status
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162,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H993 SEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 H993 SEP, 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 H993 SEP registered?
H993 SEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is H993 SEP safe to buy?
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