MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
corrosion to inner rear floorpans
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
clutch padal anti slip rubber worn/split
engine oil level low
plastic sill /rear lower panels covers fitted / unable to test/check areas
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
clutch padal anti slip rubber worn/split
engine oil level low
plastic sill /rear lower panels covers fitted / unable to test/check areas
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 GSO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 A8 GSO, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A8 GSO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1992.
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