MOT Status
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WORN ON EDGES, SMALL CUT & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 185/60*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust down pipe heat shield rattling
Slight damage to nearside rear chassis
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust down pipe heat shield rattling
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight damage to nearside rear chassis
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid level low
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s and o/s front top susp arm ball joint rubbers torn
nail in n/s/r tyre
slight play in o/s/f steering rack
n/s front top and bottom ball joint boot split
n/s front track rod end ball joint boot split
o/s front top and bottom ball joint boots split
o/s front track rod end ball joint boot split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s front top and bottom ball joint boots split
n/s front track rod end ball joint boot split
o/s front top and bottom ball joint boots split
o/s front track rod end ball joint boot split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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G121 SGO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 G121 SGO, 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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G121 SGO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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