MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Oil leak
under body rust
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
front no plate cracked
under body rust
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside rear hand brake pass on over all require attention
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 TLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R480 TLW, 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 R480 TLW registered?
R480 TLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R480 TLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R480 TLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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