MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Missing (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Missing (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front shock absorber damping effect reduced.
Coolant low, topped up.
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant low, topped up.
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise a minor leak of exhaust gasses from fist joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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R81 WUD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R81 WUD, 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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R81 WUD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1997.
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