MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,862 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front corrosion on suspension components
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
general signs of corrosion under vehicle
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
a fuel pipe heavily corroded
exhaust middle box split & blowing,back box heavily corroded
front & rear brake discs corroded
fuel filler cap hinges siezing
no oil on dipstick 1 ltr added
oil light inoperative
rear number plate deteriorated
slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link
unable to complete catalyst test due to engine overheating
wiper blades torn off
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs pitted
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
offside and nearside outer sills paint is blistering.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R105 ENF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 R105 ENF, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R105 ENF registered?
R105 ENF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1998.
Is R105 ENF safe to buy?
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