MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,287 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to catalyst missing and initial test off the scale (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust resting on rear suspension/body
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all coil springs slightly curroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f shock absorber damp
n/s/r shock absorber damp
rear discs corroded
3 attemps to pass emmissions
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear suspension components corroded
stonechip in o/s swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
3 attemps to pass emmissions
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f shock absorber damp
n/s/r shock absorber damp
rear discs corroded
rear suspension components corroded
stonechip in o/s swept area
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/rear tyre cracking and getting low
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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R439 XKL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 R439 XKL, 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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R439 XKL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1997.
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