MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front and rear suspension bushes worn and have slight play suspension arms rusty
all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*
exhaust a little noisey and repaired - but ok* front anti-roll bar endlink barbushes worn* shields on underbody restrict examination* steering operation noisey suspect wear in steering rack and universal joints*slight perishing of brakehoses*
headlamp patterns a little indistinct andon aim limits* acceptable windscreen damage and wiper chaff mark* brake pedal rubber worn* significant travel on handbrake* acceptable wear/chaffing of osf seatbelt webbing*oil leaksfrom engine area*
heavy corrosion of front and rear subframes, steering and suspension components, and rear outer and inner under sills and sill ends*front and rearbrake discs worn* nsrbrake pads worn to limit* brake and handbrake readings on nsr slightly down but ok*
brake pedal rubber worn, vehicle underside and steering/suspension components quite corroded, possible lightest oil film over nsr shock absorder strut, osf brake pipe rusty, both rear wheel arches rusting by outer end sill.
exhaust very rusty in places,headlamp aimnsjust within set limits, convertible fabric ripped, difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, os wiper clearance just adequate.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
brake pedal rubber worn, vehicle underside and steering/suspension components quite corroded, possible lightest oil film over nsr shock absorder strut, osf brake pipe rusty, both rear wheel arches rusting by outer end sill.
exhaust very rusty in places,headlamp aimnsjust within set limits, convertible fabric ripped, difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, os wiper clearance just adequate.
difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, wiper clearance just adequate, wear on brake pedal rubber, rear anti roll bar very rusty and underside generally corroded, nsr shock absorber just starting to seep fluid.
nearside front tyre worn on outer raised edge
rear brake discs corroded
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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P468 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P468 BJT, 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 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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