MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,623 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))
all brake disks corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))
all brake disks corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.51% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheelarch & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired previously (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
underseal used preventing proper inspection
Engine underside covers fitted obscuring components
Front and rear brake discs pitted
Oil leak ()
Slight gearbox oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
most of the under side has covers and been under sealed
windscreen washers only work on 3 out of 4
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
gear box has a slight leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
under trays fitted restricting view
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear foot brake poor on both rear wheels
Rear hand brake performance could be better
gear box has a slight leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
under trays fitted restricting view
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
catalytic converter removed
possible fluid leak at offside rear brake caliper
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres wearing unevan
offside number plate light not fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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G531 BRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G531 BRT, 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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G531 BRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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