MOT Status
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123,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Both front tyres close too legal limit
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in nearside rear tye
oil leak from diff
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in nearside rear tye
oil leak from diff
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both o/s and n/s outter sills corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
oil leak
oil round rear diff no leak detected
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both o/s and n/s outter sills corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
oil leak
oil round rear diff no leak detected
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front and both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
both nsf and both osf ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated
corrosion to ns outer sill
front brake pads low
rear brake pads low
repair to os outer sill
slight corrosion to front suspension
slight corrosion to underbody and chassis
both front and both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
both nsf and both osf ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated
corrosion to ns outer sill
front brake pads low
rear brake pads low
repair to os outer sill
slight corrosion to front suspension
slight corrosion to underbody and chassis
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R898 LEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R898 LEL, 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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R898 LEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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