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128,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers smeary
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers smeary
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both rear sill ends corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear sill ends corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on min' limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
O/S/F lower power steering pipe corroded.
O/S/R inner brake pipe corroded slightly
O/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Both rear inner brake pads look low.
N/S/R & O/S/R outer sills corroded.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight play in steering rack when wiggled under load.
Rear inner brake pads starting to get low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear anti roll bar starting to corrode
both front tyres poor condition-near/side knobly
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ALZ 3805 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ALZ 3805, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ALZ 3805 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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