MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,368 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside track rod end boot temp repair
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear suspension arms corroded
Emissions not tested engine over heated (7.3.A.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear suspension arms corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s rear tyre
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s rear tyre
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
large under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
under tray fitted ,not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
under tray fitted ,not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R665 BAF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R665 BAF, 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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R665 BAF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1997.
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