MOT Status
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133,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Sill Damaged.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front wishbones corroded
Light corrosion to o/s/f inner sill
Various suspension components have light corrosion
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Clutch slave cylinder dust boot in poor condition
Front wishbones corroded
Fuel filter very rusty
Light corrosion to o/s/f inner sill
Marker lights not working
Various suspension components have light corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s handbrake may need adjustment
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Shows a white light (4.5.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak by the gasket and damage to centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s handbrake may need adjustment
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All four tyres slightly stretched on to rims
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All four tyres slightly stretched on to rims
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
nearside handbrake effort low
parking brake lever close to maximum travel during test
Difficult to get through emissions
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nearside front shock absorber appears to have no damping
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
185/60/14
Difficult to get through emissions
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nearside front shock absorber appears to have no damping
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads 70% worn
front brake pads 25% left
n/s/r outer sill as heavily corroded blisters
small stone chips front screen
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads 25% left
n/s/r outer sill as heavily corroded blisters
small stone chips front screen
n/s/r outer sills as corroded blisters
small stone chips front screen
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P212 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 P212 AEL, 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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P212 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1997.
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