MOT Status
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136,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr,osr (5.2.3 (e))
under body corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion to under-floor components
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
imbalance on handbrake (passed brake test)
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
imbalance on handbrake (passed brake test)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s parking brake weaker
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre 'stop lamp' inoperative
n/s parking brake weaker
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside headlamp "misty" - only just emits a satisfactory beam
nearside parking brake weaker
some damage to both chassis rails
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside headlamp "misty" - only just emits a satisfactory beam
nearside parking brake weaker
some damage to both chassis rails
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
nearside handbrake weaker
rear no. plate deteriorating
slight play in steering wheel / column
some play in offside of steering rack
nearside handbrake weaker
rear no. plate deteriorating
slight play in steering wheel / column
some play in offside of steering rack
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
underside of vehicle has been grounded on both chassis legs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ELZ 4648 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 ELZ 4648, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ELZ 4648 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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