MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Under body rusty
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
nearside front brakes binding
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
under body rusty
underbody rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in front number plate
slight engine oil leak
slight tear in offside steering rack gaiter
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front number plate cracked
slight rust on sills
front number plate cracked
slight rust on sills
offside & nearside front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces
offside front & rear tyres worn on inner shoulders
both front tyres worn on edges
front brake pads 3/4 worn
offside rear tyre worn on edge and nail in tread
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both headlamps images misty
deflector strips fitted to headlamps are affecting beam image slightly
slight corrosion ocurring in various areas of front and rear suspension.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both headlamps images misty
deflector strips fitted to headlamps are affecting beam image slightly
slight corrosion ocurring in various areas of front and rear suspension.
oil leak
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G183 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G183 BBK, 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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G183 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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