MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,329 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
light corrosion on various componants as if vehicle been stood
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear outer sill rusty
o/s/f wiper blades slighty spilt
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both rear outer sill rusty
o/s/f wiper blades slighty spilt
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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R35 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R35 ULX, 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 R35 ULX registered?
R35 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1997.
Is R35 ULX safe to buy?
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