MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded damaged ()
Tyre slightly damaged both front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
car to low to fit R.B.T decelerometer test performed.
engine has a slight oil leak
front & rear suspension corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded damaged ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged both front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
car to low to fit R.B.T decelerometer test performed.
engine has a slight oil leak
front & rear suspension corroded
Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassi is bent near side (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassi is bent near side (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg bent (6.1.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edge
offside front tyre perishing and cracks in tread
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion on nearside rear lower sill panel and offside rear sill panel.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on nearside rear lower sill panel and offside rear sill panel.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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R586 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R586 UKJ, 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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R586 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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