MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight leak on exhaust
surface corrosion on discs
Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood and heavily under seald in places (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all hevely under sealed (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood and heavily under seald in places (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all hevely under sealed (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R4 TYX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 R4 TYX, 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 R4 TYX registered?
R4 TYX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R4 TYX safe to buy?
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