MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating 50Kgf total (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Front both shock dust boots deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill / inner arch / outer sill areas (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection: outer sill corroded but not excessively so or seriously weakened when checked using prescribed inspection method (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill, sill to lower inner arch and outer sill areas (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to underbody components and some panels
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ns and os (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection: outer sill corroded but not excessively so or seriously weakened when checked using prescribed inspection method (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill, sill to lower inner arch and outer sill areas (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to underbody components and some panels
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
anti roll bar bushes deteriated
some suspension components corroding
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front wipers smearing screen
slight bind from n s f brake
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R416 WOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R416 WOE, 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 R416 WOE registered?
R416 WOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 1997.
Is R416 WOE safe to buy?
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