MOT Status
ValidMileage
204,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underseal on underside of vehicle
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
slight oil leak
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
no emissions done due to over heating
both rear tyres perishing
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrision to both chassis rails
corrision to both inner sill,s
corrision to both outer door sill,s
haevy corrision to offside front inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrision to both chassis rails
corrision to both inner sill,s
corrision to both outer door sill,s
haevy corrision to offside front inner wheel arch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D5 EMX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 D5 EMX, 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 37 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 D5 EMX registered?
D5 EMX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is D5 EMX safe to buy?
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