MOT Status
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103,405 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle has been undersealed
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sills | both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle has been undersealed
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + offside front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
parking break slighgtly high may need adjusting
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
surface cracks on nearside and offside rear tyres down tread
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
surface cracks on nearside and offside rear tyres down tread
Nearside Rear tyre - surface cracks down tread
Offside Front brakes binding slightly
Offside Rear tyre - surface cracks down tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
surface rust on nearside rear brake disc outer face
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
surface rust on nearside rear brake disc outer face
Both rear outer sills starting to corrode but not excessive
Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate
Exhaust corroded
Nearside front tyre down to 3mm tread
Rear brake pads getting low
Underside corroded in places
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both rear outer sills starting to corrode but not excessive
Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate
Exhaust corroded
Nearside front tyre down to 3mm tread
Rear brake pads getting low
Underside corroded in places
front and rear suspension has lowering springs fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R269 UMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R269 UMO, 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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What year was R269 UMO registered?
R269 UMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.
Is R269 UMO safe to buy?
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