MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak lower radiator hose ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play at outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded most (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Lower radiator hose ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded most (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Structure & suspension components undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Structure undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Structure undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rear ()
vehicle undersealed
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Washer missing from o/s seat belt stalk
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Washer missing from o/s seat belt stalk
all brake discs in poor condition.
floor damaged
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s anchor not in correct location (7.1.2 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers likely to become detached both shocker top mount securing nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))
all brake discs in poor condition.
floor damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings filled with cataloy (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output all (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
body underside and components corroded
both front tyres wearing on insides
vehicle too low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg at centre area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis at centre (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
additional marker lights fitted
underside components corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at retaining bracket (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg at centre area (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis at centre (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
additional marker lights fitted
underside components corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
oil leaks at engine area.exhaust corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
oil leaks at engine area.exhaust corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R410 CKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 R410 CKN, 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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R410 CKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1997.
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