MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
front brake discs rusty
oil leak
rear suspension components corroded
general body corrosion
o/s/f brake back plate corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear link rods (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
general body corrosion
o/s/f brake back plate corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
c/l 451363
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
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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R837 KSA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R837 KSA, 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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R837 KSA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1997.
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