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90,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill end not welded to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box at rear diff area split (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush moving in relation to the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front washer jet inop
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack front of centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative sometimes works both sides / then works only o/s .. then when switched off. o/s indicators on permanently (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible incorrectly assembled! (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre / rear only 1/2 fitted (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch anti-theft device continuously powering hazards (4.4.2 (a) (i))
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)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper at piston (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak sump plug? ()
Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear at offside front chassis leg (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing on tyre on full left lock (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing on tyre on full right lock (3.6.B.4a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s/r/and n/s/r// sills/ wheel arch area corroded
front imbalance of 22% ON BRAKES
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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MAZ 5003 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 MAZ 5003, 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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MAZ 5003 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 1997.
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