MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bodywork needs attention
n/s front brake low efficiency
suspension components corroding
underbody corroding
n/s front brake low efficiency
some underbody rust
n/s rear arch needs attention
all suspension components corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s handbrake low efficiency
sills corroding
some underbody rust
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s handbrake low efficiency
sills corroding
some underbody rust
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s rear arch needs attention
some underbody rust
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s rear arch needs attention
some underbody rust
all suspension mountings corroding
centre silencer mounting corroded
n/s headlamp poor beam pattern
needs work to survive
o/s handbrake low efficiency
some underbody rust
bodywork needs attention
n/s front chassis corroding
suspension components corroding
underbody rust needs addressing
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s front chassis corroding
underbody rust needs addressing
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on limit of wear (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody rust needs addressing
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on limit of wear (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working centre (1.3.2b)
underbody rust needs addressing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s handbrake low efficiency
rear sills/arches need attention
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front brake low efficiency
some underbody rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f brake low efficiency
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f brake low efficiency
rear exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all wishbones corroding
pas pipes rusty
subframes corroding
underbody rust needs addressing
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all wishbones corroding
pas pipes rusty
subframes corroding
underbody rust needs addressing
all suspension components corroding
needs work to survive
underbody corroding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all suspension components corroding
needs work to survive
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
underbody corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
all suspension components corroding
fuel pipes corroding
o/s fron t brake low efficiency
some underbody rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
all suspension components corroding
fuel pipes corroding
o/s fron t brake low efficiency
some underbody rust
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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G374 XWS is a 1989 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 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 G374 XWS, 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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G374 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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