MOT Status
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170,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front seat missing
front brakes fluctuating borderline
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front seat missing
front brakes fluctuating borderline
Nearside corrosion on rear of main brake pipe
corroson on n/s/r floor to sill borderline
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
corrosion & grease on rear of main brake pipes
corrosion & repair to rear of n/s/r & o/s/r sills
corrosion both front brake pipes
oil leak on engine
rear brake balance o/s/slow
visibility of front number plate
corrosion on sills
o/s/r fog light dull
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion on sills
o/s/r fog light dull
rear fog light dull borderline
visabitly of front number plate borderline
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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M331 ATW 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 83.3%.
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 M331 ATW, 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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What year was M331 ATW registered?
M331 ATW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1997.
Is M331 ATW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M331 ATW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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