MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,711 miAbove average mileage for this year
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handbrake travel high
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion developing on front & rear suspension components & sub frames
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill panel (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion developing on front & rear suspension components & sub frames
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front ball joints and track rod end`s dust covers perishing
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
advise - nearside front disc is cleaned
advise - rear tyres wearing in middle of tread
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R797 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 R797 PDV, 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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R797 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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