MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested test stopped due to exhaust blow & high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust clamp condition
Advise age cracks on nsr, nsf & osf tyres
New clamp required on centre to rear exhaust sections
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise condition of nsr tyre [age]
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advise condition of nsr tyre [age]
Advise some corrossion osr sill area,
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise handbrake travel
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
number plates incorrectly spaced
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R53 WVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 R53 WVX, 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 R53 WVX registered?
R53 WVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R53 WVX safe to buy?
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