MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust shield lose
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust shield lose
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear diff fill bolt loose, has lost oil down diff.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe from brake block to n/s/r. corroded at brake bloc/union. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater dim
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater dim
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four tyre valves slightly perished.
Engine oil level close to min.
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside side repeater dim.
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill. (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Battery not securely fixed.
Exhaust system is slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Brake is slightly grabbing.
Oil leak.
Under vehicle has slight surface corrosion.
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills corroded.
slight oil leaks from engine.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front inner brake pad wearing thin
slight brake bind to o/s rear
slight oil leak from engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front inner brake pad wearing thin
slight brake bind to o/s rear
slight oil leak from engine
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R579 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R579 EKN, 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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R579 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 1997.
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