MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Position lamps integrated in to headlamp lens
Water pump is noisy
underside is coated underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear wheels protruding beyond the arches
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Rear plate covering sill
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
wipers park incorrectly
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Rear plate covering sill
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
wipers park incorrectly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre cracked and cut)(195/50/15
Offside Front tyre cracked and cut)(195/50/15
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre cracked and cut)(195/50/15
Offside Front tyre cracked and cut)(195/50/15
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
all of the underside of the car is covered in black underseal and grease/oil
cambelt noisy possible too tight and may have a worn pully
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
all of the underside of the car is covered in black underseal and grease/oil
cambelt noisy possible too tight and may have a worn pully
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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G158 OPW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 G158 OPW, 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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G158 OPW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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