MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
surface corrosion underneath vehicle, full under-seal advised
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Centre Rear roll over bar missing fixings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front flexi brake pipe gaffer tape covering joint
Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corroision
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear roll over bar missing fixings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front flexi brake pipe gaffer tape covering joint
Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corroision
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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M983 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M983 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 M983 TNF registered?
M983 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is M983 TNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M983 TNF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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