MOT Status
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197,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Coil springs corroded
both front lower suspension ball joint boots are slightly deteriorated
slight oil leak
All 4 tyres slightly perished
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Offside front track rod end ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DLC 895Y is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 DLC 895Y, 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 36 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 DLC 895Y registered?
DLC 895Y is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is DLC 895Y safe to buy?
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