MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavy corrosion but sound at this time (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavy corrosion but sound at this time (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs inner pitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
adjustable shock absorbers and competition high pressure brake hoses fitted
chassis rails mid underfloor have been fitted with brace bars covering rails making inspection for corrosion difficult-brace plates secured by bolts through floor
slight power steering belt slip on lock to lock checks
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
adjustable shock absorbers and competition high pressure brake hoses fitted
chassis rails mid underfloor have been fitted with brace bars covering rails making inspection for corrosion difficult-brace plates secured by bolts through floor
slight power steering belt slip on lock to lock checks
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pads started to wear
corrosion on discs
corrosion on springs
corrosion underfloor front to rear
slight corrosion on other brake pipes
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pads getting low
under body condition corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both subframes and all suspension mounting points corroded
rear brakes binding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all suspension mountings and subrames heavily corroded
rear brakes binding
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
all brake discs heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre tread low and side wall cracking
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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M423 SGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 M423 SGU, 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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M423 SGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 1997.
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