MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play To the minimum standard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside centre inner sill corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.
Nearside inner sill end corroded .NOT in a prescribed area.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to the MIMIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded NOT in a prescribed area.
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play To the minimum standard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside centre inner sill corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.
Nearside inner sill end corroded .NOT in a prescribed area.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to the MIMIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded NOT in a prescribed area.
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
O/SF floor : NOT in a pre scribed area
Nearside Rear Parking brake performance becoming low
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake performance becoming low
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front inner sill repair coming away outside prescribed area
Oil leak ()
Centre Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brake disc corroded
outer floor corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake has very little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake has very little reserve travel
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P165 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 P165 SUL, 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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P165 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.
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