MOT Status
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67,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Blow on rear exhaust fixed
Drag on n/s/r wheel
Metal brake pipes rusty
Blow on rear exhaust fixed
Drag on n/s/r wheel
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Metal brake pipes rusty
Centre/rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms/springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit - marginal pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very marginal pass (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit - marginal pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Outer sills and rear inner arches corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All four tyres perished
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All four tyres perished
Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All four tyres perish in side walls
Drag on o/s/r wheel
Rear brake pads low
All four tyres perish in side walls
Drag on o/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear brake pads low
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various suspension components corroded
wipers poor
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
suspension arms corroded
Front brake discs deteriorated, pads thin
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Suspension arms corroded
Slight corrosion to offside front outer sill
Slight drag on offside rear wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R60 BHB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R60 BHB, 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 R60 BHB registered?
R60 BHB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R60 BHB safe to buy?
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