MOT Status
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32,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sills wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
N/S & O/S Inner sills starting to corroded
Offside seat has race harness fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside seat has race harness fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake hoses rubbing on tyres on full lock
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R305 EFA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 R305 EFA, 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 R305 EFA registered?
R305 EFA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R305 EFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R305 EFA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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