MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,927 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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R465 PAO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R465 PAO, 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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R465 PAO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1997.
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