MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
366,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody surface corrosion
previous welding repairs to chassis sills near side and off side rear
surface corrosion to under body
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
corrosion to suspension and braking components
corrosion to under body areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components
n/s/f brakepipe corroded
n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components
n/s/f brakepipe corroded
n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear discs badly worn
corrosion to floors,chassis,suspension and braking components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion to floors,chassis,suspension and braking components
rear discs badly worn
corrosion to floors,sills,chassis,suspension and braking components
n/s/f tyre badly cracked
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to floors,sills,chassis,suspension and braking components
n/s/f tyre badly cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight play in both front shocker top mounts
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight play in both front shocker top mounts
rear brake pipes rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake pipes rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
u/side & suspension parts & b/pipes all quite rusty
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 OCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R553 OCD, 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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R553 OCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1997.
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