MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,322 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Evidence of rear tyres making contact with rear wheel arches
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever handle insecure but not affecting operation of parking brake
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels (5.2.3 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails deformed due to contact with ground (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Evidence of rear tyres making contact with rear wheel arches
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever handle insecure but not affecting operation of parking brake
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels (5.2.3 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails deformed due to contact with ground (6.1.1 (a) (i))
all tyres worn on inner edge
wear/deterioration to rear brake discs
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all tyres worn on inner edge
wear/deterioration to rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of vehicle showing corrosion
offside rear of ouer sill corroded
Corrosion to rear sections of inner and outer sills both sides.
Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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C4 XUM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 C4 XUM, 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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C4 XUM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1993.
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