MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Light corrosion underside of vehicle
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Various suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorated
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust, slight blow, not too excess
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower footwell in corrosive condition.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front electric window in-op.
Nearside Front inner shock-absorber sleeve split.
Nearside chassis rail, slightly damaged and in poor corrosive condition.
Offside Front Lower footwell in corrosive condition.
Offside Front Lower wing in poor condition, no sharp edges.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front electric window in-op.
Offside Front inner shock-absorber sleeve split.
Offside chassis rail, slightly damaged and in poor corrosive condition.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear bumper in poor condition, in loose condition, no sharp edges.
clutch pedal anti slip, worn close too excess
long travel on hand-brake, close to no reserve travel.
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and rusted, inner and outer. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image and or pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image and or pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and rusted, inner and outer. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
A-C pipe and hose mounting rubber broken at front
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread splits and cracks (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower footwell in poor corrosive condition.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front inner shock absorber cover, split.
Nearside chassis rail, damaged and corroded. not to excess.
Offside Front Lower footwell in poor corrosive condition.
Offside Front Lower wing, insecure, not to excess.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing on outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front inner shock absorber cover, split.
Offside Front window in op, door opens. [ from inner and outer]
Offside chassis rail, damaged and corroded. not to excess.
Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess, engine and gearbox covered in fresh oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess, engine and gearbox covered in fresh oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper insecure at osr, not to excess.
battery flat
clutch pedal anti slip worn, almost to excess
corrosive throughout suspension, steering and all chassis components, inc floor pan.
brake fluid level below minimum
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front outer sill rusty
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front outer sill rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre going badly out of shape and worn very close to legal limit
offside rear tyre going badly out of shape
offside outer sill starting to corrode
passenger door mirror missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Cut in O/S/F tyre,NO cords showing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Cut in O/S/F tyre,NO cords showing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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G187 ADL 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 66.7%.
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 G187 ADL, 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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G187 ADL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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