MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,606 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eng oil was empty(2 ltrs added but still requires more)
o/s/r tyre in ner sidewall split
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eng oil was empty(2 ltrs added but still requires more)
o/s/r tyre in ner sidewall split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front reg plate damaged
fuel cap seal perishing
oil low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front reg plate damaged
fuel cap seal perishing
oil low
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no.plate cracked
front tyres cracked on sidewalls
poss.water pump noisey
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no.plate cracked
front pads low
o/s/r lens damaged
rear discs corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bad eng.misfire.
front no.plate cracked
front pads low
o/s/r lens damaged
rear discs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
n/s/ftyre side wall cracking
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P122 TGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 P122 TGT, 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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P122 TGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 1997.
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