MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Slight oil leak
Vehicle modified for track use
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES , upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Rear Suspension subframe corroding
Underneath vehicle corroding
Vehicle modified for track use
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR WHEELS AND TYRES ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ON full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ON full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear diff mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR WHEELS AND TYRES ()
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner sill (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner sill (5.2.6)
centre exhaust has a minor leak
centre exhaust has a minor leak
engine has signs of an oil leak
nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to underneath of vehicle
long parking brake travel
offside rear tyre on 3mm
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both outer sills,rear subframe and rear discs all corroding
steering heavy?
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R948 WBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R948 WBW, 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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R948 WBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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