MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of car surface corrosion and both sides outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside headlamp weak pattern
Offside headlamp weak pattern
both inner sills corroded and rear box section returns
brake fluid low
cover sills fitted
underside corroded advarnsing corrosion
Front tyres perished and waering on edges
odd wheels fitted to front and rear axles
oil around engine
sill covers fitted
unclear repairs to both sides outersill areas and floor to sill areas
underside and components corroded and undersealed in places
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill /under wheelarch area (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front tyres perished and waering on edges
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
odd wheels fitted to front and rear axles
oil around engine
sill covers fitted
unclear repairs to both sides outersill areas and floor to sill areas
underside and components corroded and undersealed in places
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Crack in front number plate
Dents in both left inner wheel rims
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Corrosion on left rear sill panel
Crack in front number plate
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
n/s/r outer sill very corroded
o/s/r floorpan corroded
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
rear crossmember heavily corroded
Corrosion on chassis and rear metal brake pipes
Corrosion on front and rear suspension wishbones
Corrosion on left rear sill panel
Corrosion on rear subframe
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All tyres perishing
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on left rear outer sill panel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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M155 YLO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 M155 YLO, 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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M155 YLO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1997.
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