MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust modifed
o/s/r sill corroded and weak
vehicle suspension modifed
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
vehicle suspension modifed
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust modifed
o/s/r sill corroded and weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
damage to n/s/f headlight
damage to n/s/r wheel arch
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch sharp edge (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged drive shaft rubbing on shock absorber (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area rusted and holed (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole drilled in exhaust pipe (7.1.2)
Hole drilled in exhaust
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear inner wheel arches/sill return corroded
centre stop light not working
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear inner wheel arches/sill return corroded
centre stop light not working
o/s parking brake reading low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear discs slightly pitted and scored
front and rear suspension covered in surface rust
nearside outer sill slightly corroded not excessive
offside and nearside rear inner sills slightly corrded
offside rear sill repaired
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
ENGINE COVER FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ENGINE COVER FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front inner brake pads low
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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K80 WJS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 K80 WJS, 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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K80 WJS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 1997.
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