MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front coil springs corroded
both front tyres perishing
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres perishing
both track rod end boots are perishing
front wipers smeary
hand brake lever has long travel
stone chip in windscreen
various corrosion spot on the underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front coil springs corroded
both front tyres perishing
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres perishing
both track rod end boots are perishing
front wipers smeary
hand brake lever has long travel
stone chip in windscreen
various corrosion spot on the underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all ball joint dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/F brake tight but not binding
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all suspenshion dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
rear differential oil leak
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
rear differential oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake binding slightly
front brake discs slightly warped
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
front brake discs slightly warped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R764 UOT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R764 UOT, 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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R764 UOT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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