MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
both front and rear subframes corroded
nearside rear,offside rear and offside front wheel arches are corroded
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.85 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear subframes rusty
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front number plate damaged
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
both outer sills starting to corrode
rear brake discs pitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
both outer sills starting to corrode
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills starting to corrode
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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R616 TYB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 R616 TYB, 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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R616 TYB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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