MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion to front/rear suspension componants; floor pans ; inner/outer sill panels
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion to front/rear suspension componants; floor pans ; inner/outer sill panels
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
as issued on previous mot
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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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A17 NKO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 A17 NKO, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A17 NKO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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