MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
parking brake lever has slight travel
vehicle has corrosion repair
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear inner sill riser rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in middle of screen (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside rear outer sills rusty
Emissions not tested due to exhaust box badly corroded+large hole+blowing (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded+large hole +blowing (7.1.2)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded +offside front metal brake pipe badly corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens dull+light out-put low (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front +rear suspension components badly rusted
nearside rear lower area corrosion on inner wheel arch
offside outer body sill has serious corrosion
oil leaks
oil leaks
front exhaust heat shield insecure +adifted
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower corrosion on inner wheel arch
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear service brake imbalance
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower corrosion on inner wheel arch
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear service brake imbalance
both centre brake -pipes corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both centre brake -pipes corroded
all brake discs are rusty
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all brake discs are rusty
charge light is on and drive belt broken
o/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyre sidewalls perished
both rear brake discs slightly poor / pitted
rear exhaust box tailpipe missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyre sidewalls perished
both rear brake discs slightly poor / pitted
rear exhaust box tailpipe missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyre sidewalls slightly perished
o/s/r brake discs pitted slightly
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre sidewalls slightly perished
o/s/r brake discs pitted slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate slight damage.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres perished.
nail in nearside front tyre
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R880 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R880 EGU, 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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R880 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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