MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake discs rusty
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre appears under inflated
nearside rear tyre perishing, cracking in tread, over nine years old
offside front tyre perishing, over 11 years old
offside rear tyre perished, cracking in tread, over 11 years old
o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
slight noise from nearside rear brake system
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes noisy
Handbrake travel a little higher than normal
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight squeek/squeal hear from rear brakes
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Handbrake travel a little higher than normal
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight squeek/squeal hear from rear brakes
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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R923 WGW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R923 WGW, 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 R923 WGW registered?
R923 WGW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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