MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy hoses in very poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front cross member heavily corroded
Incorrect rear propshaft fixings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak
off side sill corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
off side sill corroded
rear exhaust tail pipe missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipes rusty
steering wheel slightly deteriated
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both wiper blades beginning to split
o/s/f brake binding slightly
vehicle tested / presented wet
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P383 OTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 P383 OTR, 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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P383 OTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 1997.
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