MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked on inner
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
front wing repaired with tape
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed and rusty sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component insecure wing lower rear completely detacted from sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked on inner
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside handbrake could be better
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/side outer sill getting weak at rear
handbrake mimimum pass
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P680 RRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 P680 RRT, 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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P680 RRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.
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