MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)
service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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RIL 4966 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 RIL 4966, 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 35 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 RIL 4966 registered?
RIL 4966 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1991.
Is RIL 4966 safe to buy?
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