MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front track rod end dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both front track rod end rubber gaiters deteriorated slightly
some surface corrosion on brake pipes
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage is only just outside zone A (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld on middle section (7.1.2)
Fuel cap seal perished
Oil leaks
Under tray fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust blow at welded joint
fuel cap rubber seal perished
nsf / osf top suspension joint rubber boots split
oil leak at engine
screen chipped
slight oil leak from gear box
Both rear sill slightly rusted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch and brake pedal rubber wearing
minor stone chips on windscreen
oil leak from back of engine
slight oil leak fro gearbox rear oil seal
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak around engine + gearbox
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/rear sill end slight corrosion
o/s/rear sill end slight corrosion
n/s/rear brake disc rusty
o/s/rear brake disc rusty
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
rear window deterioated
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P102 FAN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P102 FAN, 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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P102 FAN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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