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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, inner sill, inner structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor to sill corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
n\s rear light lens damaged o\s rear faded
underbody corroded / suspension components corroded / arms
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension components corroding including suspension arms
n\s rear light lense damaged o\s rear faded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension components corroding including suspension arms
n\s rear light lense damaged o\s rear faded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersilled] (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded
floor and chassis weak and corroding all over
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersilled] (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded
floor and chassis weak and corroding all over
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sills and rear inner wheel-arch area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion [heavy in some areas ] on rear sub-frame and all suspension components
various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated
All brake pipes covered in paint and grease
Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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 too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge
o/s/r tyre has a cut close to the cords
o/s & n/s rear sills excessivly corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bottom of both rear wings corroded
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bottom of both rear wings corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corroding underside
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M123 XMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M123 XMX, 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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M123 XMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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