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ExpiredMileage
92,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights when hazards switched on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan in middle of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front wings heavily corroded around mounting bolts
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S/R wheel arch heavily corroded
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer side sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both side (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion N/S/R and O/S/R outer sills
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear wheel arches corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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R926 USP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R926 USP, 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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R926 USP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1997.
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