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82,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Long hand brake travel. general underside corrosion.
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Long hand brake travel. general underside corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
under tray fitted + general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under tray fitted + general corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded.n/s/r/coil spring slightly corroded.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded.n/s/r/coil spring slightly corroded.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Suspension, Suspension Arm & Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Suspension, Suspension Arm & Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undersides General Surface Corrosion.
Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides Too Low. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner, Outer Sills & Jacking Point Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Suspension, Suspension Arm & Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Suspension, Suspension Arm & Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undersides General Surface Corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
hand brake slightly corroded.petrol cap seal slightly poor condition.under side slightly corroded.
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both side inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
hand brake slightly corroded.petrol cap seal slightly poor condition.under side slightly corroded.
Fluid leak from clutch hydraulic slave cylinder.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blow at rear of catalyst joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak from clutch hydraulic slave cylinder.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advanced corrosion offside and nearside rear lower outer door sills (double skined)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspention components.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspention components.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre low on pressure.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P252 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 P252 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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P252 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1997.
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