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47,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 8 arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded slight
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to chassis and suspension
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension corroded
covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Spring appears to have been replaced on o/s/f only. N/s/f spring old and corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limits (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
front no.plate cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limits (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
front no.plate cracked
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired still (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive still (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
corrosion on all underbody suspension, steering and exhaust components
two nails in n/s/r tyre
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
corrosion on all underbody suspension, steering and exhaust components
corrosion on o/s/r outer sill
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
two nails in n/s/r tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P157 SNO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 P157 SNO, 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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P157 SNO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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