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166,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Wishbone damaged and slightly out of shape. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underside cover fitted.
Underside cover fitted.
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P278 OHL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 P278 OHL, 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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P278 OHL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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