MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill panels/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill /inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake slight low effort
both front brake callipers fitted upside down
under body corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both front brake callipers fitted upside down !
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
both wiper blades starting split on ends.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
both wiper blades starting to split on ends,offside front floor corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside wiper starting to split on ends.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside wiper starting to split on ends.
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chassis member damaged on n/s.
corrosion on o/s rear sill and wheel arch
n/s rear tyre on 2mm
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chassis member damaged on n/s.
corrosion on o/s rear sill and wheel arch
n/s rear tyre on 2mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on o/s rear sill and wheel arch
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on o/s rear sill and wheel arch
slight damage to front number plate
HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS.
SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS.
SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
HEAVY RUST ON FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front exhaust heat sheild corroded and loose
nail in o/s rear tyre.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R544 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R544 UKK, 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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R544 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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