MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,766 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
All four anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
All four anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear number plates need attention.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear number plates need attention.
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
NS head light aim & pattern slightly out
NS sill showing signs of corrosion as are most of the suspenion units quite heavy surface rust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
OS wiper blade
OSF brake binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s rear sill starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R938 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R938 YAH, 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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R938 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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