MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap seal cracked and perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Fuel cap seal cracked and perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, front section (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to both rear outer sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at front section (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested due to leak (7.3.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at front section (3.6.B.2c)
clutch reservoir cap missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive - 0.38 - (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
clutch reservoir cap missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at rear clip (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.36 (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P180 GRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 P180 GRA, 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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P180 GRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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