MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen lightly scratched
damage to n/s & o/s chassis rails
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight damage noticed to both chassis rails
damage evident on vehicle chassis rails
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel guage in op
hand brake travel high
screen lightly scratched
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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OFS 482 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OFS 482, 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 OFS 482 registered?
OFS 482 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 1997.
Is OFS 482 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFS 482 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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