MOT Status
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107,630 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake has some travel
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake has some travel
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - bushes slightly worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding
fuel cap seal cracking
some corrosion to front and rear subframes
Both front brake backplates corroded/holed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Both front brake backplates corroded/holed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - at front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear jacking point corroded
Offside Rear jacking point corroded
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear jacking point corroded
Offside Rear jacking point corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch
Offside corrosion to sill and wheel arch
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch
Offside corrosion to sill and wheel arch
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight corrosion offside rear brake disc
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brake disc corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P468 ARN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P468 ARN, 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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P468 ARN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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