MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Position lamp not working ALL SIDE LAMPS FRONT AND REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))
Rear bumper loose
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
temporary fuel cap fitted
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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M918 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 M918 TNF, 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 M918 TNF registered?
M918 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is M918 TNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M918 TNF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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