MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1.corrosion on outer sills and floor pans.2.corrosion on rear sub frame .
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
1.corrosion on outer sills and floor pans.2.corrosion on rear sub frame .
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f & o/s/r shock abs covers worn
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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R901 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R901 AWO, 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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R901 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R901 AWO safe to buy?
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