MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside parking brake effort lower than offside. advise inspection/repair
CAT removed
all tyres have age related cracking
chassis on offside has damage
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
CAT removed
all tyres have age related cracking
chassis on offside has damage
nail in nearside rear tyre
Both rear brakes have surface rust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal and clutch pedals rubbers worn
offside floor box section badly deformed
rear sub frame, rear wishbones and anti roll bar rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Both rear brakes have surface rust
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal and clutch pedals rubbers worn
offside floor box section badly deformed
offside rear tyre has sidewalls cracking and in tread
rear sub frame, rear wishbones and anti roll bar rusty
slight bind on offside front wheel
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake pads getting low
brake pedal rubber worn
front brakes 20% in balance
rear tyres perishing as is nearside tyre valve
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake pads getting low
brake pedal rubber worn
front brakes 20% in balance
rear tyres perishing as is nearside tyre valve
bindimg on o/s/f brake when turned by hand.
dipbeam images starting to deteriorate.
n/s steering rack gaiter twisted,and starting to damage it,s self.
corrosion starting in n/s outer door sill
front tyres worn on inner edges
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L931 NFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L931 NFC, 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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L931 NFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1997.
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