MOT Status
ValidMileage
197,292 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
0il leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn/pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn/pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +discs pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working + insecure (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake fluid level low
oil leak
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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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F428 TRK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 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 F428 TRK, 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 F428 TRK registered?
F428 TRK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F428 TRK safe to buy?
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