MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel lines corroded
suspension components corroded
underside has general corrosion
slight dampness at steering rack
suspension components have corrosion
underside has general corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both ends of sills rusty/corroded
both subframes and all suspension arms very rusty/corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
floor to sill sections rusty/corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both ends of sills rusty/corroded
both subframes and all suspension arms very rusty/corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
floor to sill sections rusty/corroded
Exhaust corroding in places
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust corroding in places
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel cap seal starting to perish
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension arms rusty and bushes perishing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear lights have slight earth problem
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil springs corroded
fuel cap seal starting to perish
fuel pipes corroded
rear anti-roll bar corroded
rear sub-frame very rusty
Both front and rear brake discs worn on inner faces and rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front and rear suspension arms rusty and bushes slightly worn but no movement
Rear sub - frame rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear subframe support brace insecure.
Vehicle underbody dry and starting to corrode.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear outer sill corroded to the minimum standard.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Subframes and suspension components dry and starting to corrode.
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded to the minimum standard.
rear brake pads becoming low?
subframes and suspenion arms dry and starting to corrode.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R775 OAU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R775 OAU, 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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R775 OAU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.
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