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75,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both Front wings rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion on all suspension components front and rear
Nearside Rear Rear outer Sill in Poor Condition
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wing Corroded
Offside Rear Outer rear sill in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
General corrosion on all suspension components front and rear
Nearside Rear Rear outer Sill in Poor Condition
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wing Corroded
Offside Rear Outer rear sill in poor condition
Rear Back box Missing Rubber
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Rear Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Rear Exhaust mount has temporary repair made
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
sills have corrosion forming
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Corrosion to outer sill
Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Rear Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Rear Exhaust mount has temporary repair made
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Air bag not fitted to vehicle at time of test, warning light does not illuminate and tester can not prove vehicle was originally fitted with airbag system.
Emission's passed after meeting manufactures specified limits as stated in 19th edition of emissions standards .
Nearside Corrosion appearing to outer sill front to rear
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Corrosion appearing to outer sill front to rear
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S outer sill (5.2.6)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Surface corrosion to suspension arms & subframes
Tyres stretched to fit wheel rims
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres on limit
Body has slight corrosion both door sills slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (made in 2000)
undertrays fitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
The rear brake pads showing signs of wear.
The nearside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion at rear section.
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
The nearside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion at rear section.
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front and rear brake pads showing signs of slight wear.
offside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion at rear of sill.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P703 MOF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 P703 MOF, 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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P703 MOF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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