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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
o/s/f and o/s/r chassis corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front CHASSIS RAIL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE DUE TO BEING LOWERED O/S & N/S
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & ARCH O/S-N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
UNDERBODY IS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front CHASSIS RAIL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE DUE TO BEING LOWERED O/S & N/S
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & ARCH O/S-N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY IS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material complete system has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs have damage and slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
damage underside of car (car lowered)
o/s/ chassis rail damaged (car lowered)
Nearside outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant
Offside inner & outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant
Offside inner & outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipes covered with sealant
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underbody surface rust
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both outer sills weak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
off/side front 195/50 VR 15 tyre outer wall split not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
transmission fluid leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
both off side wheels damaged
both outer sills weak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front tyre side wall damage
transmission fluid leak
offside front tyre side wall and wheel rim slight damage
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre side wall and wheel rim slight damage
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre slightly deterioated on outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both rear most parts of outer sills holed and corroded (not considered structural)
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P658 SGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 P658 SGJ, 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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P658 SGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 1997.
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