MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number slight damage need changing
n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corroded & weaking need repairing soon
o/s/f bottom arm front bush slight play
under trays fitted front
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working water (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working water (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
front number slight damage need changing
n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corroded & weaking need repairing soon
o/s/f bottom arm front bush slight play
under trays fitted front
n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s/f seat missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front 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 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)
Both outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both outer sills starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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P315 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 P315 RYN, 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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What year was P315 RYN registered?
P315 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 1997.
Is P315 RYN safe to buy?
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