MOT Status
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81,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc face corroded, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link bushes worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stabiliser bar mis-aligned
bodywork under-sealed in places
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stabiliser bar mis aligned
Underbody coated in underseal in places
Patch weld repairs weakened
Rear stabiliser bar mis aligned
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill repair not continuous weld to patch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement is detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f side repeater lamp loose
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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P543 PNG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 P543 PNG, 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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P543 PNG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1997.
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