MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wipers slightly smeer
n/s/f brake slightly binding
n/s/f tyre is slightly perishing
o/s/f wing mirror glass is cracked
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wipers slightly smeer
n/s/f brake slightly binding
n/s/f tyre is slightly perishing
o/s/f wing mirror glass is cracked
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front numberplate not 100% but legpble
o/s mirror not 100%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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BNZ 4538 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 BNZ 4538, 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 33 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 BNZ 4538 registered?
BNZ 4538 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is BNZ 4538 safe to buy?
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