MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
body filler around n/s seat belt anchor place
body filler around o/s seat belt anchor place
front suspension hevily corroded
rear suspension heavily coroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
body filler around n/s seat belt anchor place
body filler around o/s seat belt anchor place
front suspension hevily corroded
rear suspension heavily coroded
engine oil level is very low.
front brake pads have worn thin.
slight bind from nearside front brake.
there is body filler on sills both side at rear.
underbody is rusty in several places.
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)
engine oil level is very low.
front brake pads have worn thin.
slight bind from nearside front brake.
there is body filler on sills both side at rear.
underbody is rusty in several places.
the exhaust front mounting to the gearbox is partly coroded
the offside rear front to back brakepipe is rusty
the oil level is low
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
the exhaust front mounting to the gearbox is partly coroded
the offside rear front to back brakepipe is rusty
the oil level is low
slight bind from nearside front brake.
there is body filler on sills both sides at rear,so unable to check condition.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
slight bind from nearside front brake.
there is body filler on sills both sides at rear,so unable to check condition.
body filler on sills both sides at rear.
both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.
lots of suspension arms and underbody etc are rusty.
slight bind from nearside front brake.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
body filler on sills both sides at rear.
both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.
lots of underbody and suspension arms etc are rusty.
slight bind from nearside front brake.
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P545 BBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 P545 BBC, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P545 BBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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