MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chassis/floor and subframe slightly distorted in places
Offside rear brake pipe has some corrosion
Oil leak
vehicle has been lowered
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Chassis/floor and subframe slightly distorted in places
Offside rear brake pipe has some corrosion
Oil leak
vehicle has been lowered
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
horn intermittent
slight bind offside front
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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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R554 DWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R554 DWO, 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 R554 DWO registered?
R554 DWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R554 DWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R554 DWO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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