MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,992 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
surface splitting to tyres in tread grooves and side walls
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
suspension arms and other components have surface corrosion
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
suspension arms and other components have surface corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to under side in non load bearing areas and suspension components
all brakes pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Bad surface corrosion to suspension components subframes and under floors
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion developing on nearside & offside front upper & lower suspension arms
corrosion developing on nearside & offside rear lower suspension arms
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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P688 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P688 MOB, 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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P688 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1997.
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