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102,089 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leaks
various brake pipes slightly corroded
vehicle corroded
all coil springs becoming corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leaks
various brake pipes slightly corroded
vehicle corroded
all coil springs becoming corroded
o/s wiper smearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs becoming corroded
o/s/f brake slightly binding
various slight oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of n/s/r inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of o/s/r inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all coil springs becoming corroded
both rear brake discs becoming corroded
both rear brakes very slightly binding
exhaust corroded
exhaust tail pipe missing and becoming noisey
o/s wiper split
o/s/f brake slightly binding
various slight oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
all springs becoming corroded
both rear brakes slightly binding
exhaust becoming corroded
n/s/r tyre becoming worn
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
all springs becoming corroded
both rear brakes slightly binding
exhaust becoming corroded
n/s/r tyre becoming worn
n/s/r tyre becoming perished
rear coil springs becoming corroded
vehicle becoming corroded
vehical is becomming corroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & becoming cracked/perished (2mm)
o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge 1.6mm
vehical is becomming corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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R457 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R457 LJW, 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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R457 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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