MOT Status
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Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Front FLOORS ARE RUSTING
O/S FRONT WING IS RUSTED
OIL LEAKS
REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR INNER ARCH (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Front FLOORS ARE RUSTING
O/S FRONT WING IS RUSTED
OIL LEAKS
REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
O/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE
OIL LEAK
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle BRAKE HOSE (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle BRAKE HOSE (2.2.D.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
O/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE
OIL LEAK
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Brake pipe slightly corroded ( various ) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ( various ) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front wings damaged
osr inner arch corroded
rear arches corroded
rear of outer sills corroded/repaired/poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust rattles
front wings damaged
osr inner arch corroded
rear arches corroded
rear brake application uneven
rear of outer sills corroded/repaired/poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion starting sills
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion starting sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyre wear is uneven
panel damage
pink paint on the n/s front
rear of the n/s sill is rusted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyre wear is uneven
panel damage
pink paint on the n/s front
rear of the n/s sill is rusted
n/s front wheel rim is damaged
n/s hand brake performance is very low
panel damage
rattle from the exhaust
smell of oil burning
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre and rear silencers both have internal rattle
o/s head light lens is damaged
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s head light lens is damaged
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)
o/s/f tyre perished
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
o/s/f tyre perished
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R26 VPU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 R26 VPU, 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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R26 VPU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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