MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
311,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill- Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill- Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded os and ns front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from PAS rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear frame mount
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns front and rear very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level below minimum
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate slightly obscured, (to high)
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
wipers not parking in off position
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G178 UMB is a 1989 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 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 G178 UMB, 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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G178 UMB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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