MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,923 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge 195/45/15
clutch pedal rubber hanging off
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge 195/45/15
clutch pedal rubber hanging off
Both sides outer sills suspect body filler under protective coating
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle top to ns (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sides outer sills suspect body filler under protective coating
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle top to ns (1.1.11 (c))
Adjustable suspension set to lower position front and rear
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Front registration plate offset from central position
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Adjustable suspension set to lower position front and rear
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier In boot (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Front registration plate offset from central position
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/15 (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
rear tyres worn unevenly
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R86 FMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R86 FMA, 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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What year was R86 FMA registered?
R86 FMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R86 FMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R86 FMA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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