MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle under seal in some areas limited inspection
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle under seal in some areas limited inspection
Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
corrosion on under body sills
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
corrosion on under body sills
corrosion to brake pipes
cracking and perishing to suspension bushes
uder body corroded
oil leaks around engine and gearbox.
underbody and various suspension components corroded.
various brake pipes heavily corroded.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
oil leaks around engine and gearbox.
underbody and various suspension components corroded.
various brake pipes heavily corroded.
misting of oil on engine and gearbox
rear brake discs corroded
steel brake pipes corroding
steering and suspension components corroding
steering and suspension components corroding
underbody surface corrosion
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage missing bush missing (2.4.G.1)
misting of oil on engine and gearbox
rear brake discs corroded
steel brake pipes corroding
steering and suspension components corroding
steering and suspension components corroding
underbody surface corrosion
brake pipes corroded
under body corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
brake pipes corroded
under body corroded
general surface corrosion to all underbody components
nearside front coil spring heavily corroded
nearside front track rod end gaitor deteriorated /perishing
nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated / perishing
nearside rear drop link bushes perishing / cracked
offside door mirror glass cracked
offside front coil spring heavily corroded
offside front trak rod end gaitor deteriorated / perishing
offside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated / perishing
offside rear drop link bushes perishing / cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
general surface corrosion to all underbody components
nearside front coil spring heavily corroded
nearside front track rod end gaitor deteriorated /perishing
nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated / perishing
nearside rear drop link bushes perishing / cracked
offside door mirror glass cracked
offside front coil spring heavily corroded
offside front trak rod end gaitor deteriorated / perishing
offside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated / perishing
offside rear drop link bushes perishing / cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both inner sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all front and rear suspension bushes dry and deteriorating
all front and rear suspension components rusty
clutch slave cylinder leaking
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all front and rear suspension bushes dry and deteriorating
all front and rear suspension components rusty
clutch slave cylinder leaking
nearside front body damaged (not sharp edges)
under body corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front body damaged (not sharp edges)
under body corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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L497 GTF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 L497 GTF, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L497 GTF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 1994.
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