MOT Status
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139,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
co on tick over is just on the limit
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre worn from inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s front tyre worn from inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both n/s tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both n/s tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside rear bump nracket securing nuts not tightened sufficiently
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear bump nracket securing nuts not tightened sufficiently
both front tyres worn .inner edges
exhaust cat corroded
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
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P167 DCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 P167 DCN, 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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P167 DCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 1997.
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