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MAZ 3797

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,703 mi
Last recorded214,703 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3797
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 214,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four lower suspension arms slightly corroded

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

both floors and sill to floors slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front chassis rail slightly damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit and wearing on both edges

offside headlamp lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 211,182 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

offside front chassis rail slightly damaged

offside front light lense cracked

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 205,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both floor to sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

neaside front brake has slight bind

offside headlamp lens has slight damage

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 24 Mar 2014 205,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both floor to sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front brake has slight bind

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 200,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

offside head lamp lense cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2012 194,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

offside headlight cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 189,147 miles

rear exhaust heat-shield corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside chassis rail slightly damaged

offside healdight lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 185,198 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded,slightly damaged and has been undersealed

offside headlight cracked

offside rear closing panel area showing signs of corrosion

offside wishbone arm slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 185,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

centre exhaust has a slight blow

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded,slightly damaged and has been undersealed

offside headlight cracked

offside rear closing panel area showing signs of corrosion

offside wishbone arm slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 182,843 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly damaged

offside front headlight lens cracked

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 174,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel requires adjustmet soon

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2007 163,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 163,012 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 147,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 147,958 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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MAZ 3797 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 MAZ 3797, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MAZ 3797 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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