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92,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both side front brake disc in poor condition
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside front side repeater slighty loose/insecure
Nearside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
UNDERBODY SEAL
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from both central exhuast joints (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside front brake disc in poor condition
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Underbody seal
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Underbody seal
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside front brake disc in poor condition
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear(both side) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front and rear brake disc in poor condition (both side)
Front brake pads wearing thin
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
underbody seal
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill/floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front wing bottoms heavily corroded
Condition both outer sills-corrosion
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking joint (6.1.2 (a))
Condition both outer sills -corrosion
Condition whole exhaust system-corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body has slight corrosion both under seals have light corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion both under seals have light corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear 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)
corrosion on suspension parts and brake pipes
bind on o/s front wheel when rotated by hand
both front and rear suspension components very rusty
both sills at rear rusty and getting weak
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine covers fitted
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
chip noted in drivers side headlight lens
chip noted in drivers side headlight lens
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate damaged
o/s headlamp glass is damaged
front number plate is cracked
vehicle is fitted with full under tray
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R312 WRB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R312 WRB, 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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R312 WRB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1997.
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