MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
all anti roll bar bushes perishing
all suspension arms rusty
both inner and outer sills rusty and both front wings rusty and both rear arches rusty
nsf brake binding slightly
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
one of steering wheel bolts missing
rear brake pipes rusty
both front wings (lower rear corner)rusty
both rear wheel arches rusty
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front and rear subframe rusting
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
both front and rear subframe rusting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under carrage rusting oil leak on engine
under carrage rusting
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
advice,sills very rusty
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M257 UWU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 M257 UWU, 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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What year was M257 UWU registered?
M257 UWU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1994.
Is M257 UWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M257 UWU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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