MOT Status
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106,164 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s outer sills corroding at rear
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s to o\s (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all Tyres over ten years old
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
front and rear brake discs poor,rear pads low
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
front and rear brake discs poor,rear pads low
brake pipes corroded
front and rear brake discs poor
minor corrosion at offside chassis,general corrosion under vehicle
brake pipes corroded
front and rear brake discs poor
general corrosion under vehicle
pinhole in offside chassis
brake pipes corroded
general corrosion under vehicle
pinhole in offside chassis
radial bulge in offside rear tyre
rear brake discs very poor
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake pipes corroded
general corrosion under vehicle
pinhole in offside chassis
radial bulge in offside rear tyre
rear brake discs very poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroded
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
offside rear sill corroded
rear pads very low
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R389 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R389 KFX, 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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R389 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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