MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure low ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading too high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking and bolt loose (8.2.1.1 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam faulty (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure low ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear on limit
exhaust heat shield loose
eye level brake light n/w
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear outer sills corroded slightly
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake high travel
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
handbrake travel high
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak from speedo drive
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R916 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 R916 RFC, 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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R916 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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