MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside rear parking brake low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear side bumper light not working
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear side bumper light not working
Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Both fan belt deteriorated
Nearside wipper tip split
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front brake disc slight worn (3.5.1i)
Engine oil level very low
Coolant level very low
Nearside number plated light slightly dim
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake slight low
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyre pressure low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake low
Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn at inner edges
exhaust rusty and patched
lsd axle tapley brake test
nail noted in r/n/s tyre unrepairable if punctured
oil leak
water pipes poor
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn at inner edges
exhaust rusty and patched
lsd axle tapley brake test
nail noted in r/n/s tyre unrepairable if punctured
oil leak
water pipes poor
LSD axle tapley brake test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust very rusty and blowing at centre
ignition switch appears faulty
nail noted in r/n/s inner wall (unrepairable and sticking out !)
oil leak
water leak possible ?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
o/s/r parking brake low effort
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
issued fail 791376736229
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
r/n/s tyre 80% worn and perished
BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY BADLY PERISHED AND WORN
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G438 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 G438 TGH, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G438 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.
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