MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
outer sills and wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nsr tyre worn to limit now
Front brake discs corroded.
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake discs corroded.
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all suspension components front and rear showing corrosion
All front and rear suspension components corroded though are not seriously weakened.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads low 2mm advise replacement
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R49 ONL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R49 ONL, 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 R49 ONL registered?
R49 ONL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1997.
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