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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened affected by heat/blueing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear subframes and suspension components heavily corroded.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Offside effort lags and not locking on roller brake test. (1.1.6 (c))
HEAD LAMPS LAMPS ARE NOT A MATCHED PAIR .
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PEISHED
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( step ) (5.2.6)
floor corroded
oil leak
sills corroded
track rod end gaters split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( step ) (5.2.6)
floor corroded
oil leak
sills corroded
track rod end gaters split
FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY
HEAD LAMPS ARE NOT A MATCHED PAIR
OIL LEAKS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
VARIOUS GAITERS ARE PERISHED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY
HEAD LAMPS ARE NOT A MATCHED PAIR
OIL LEAKS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
VARIOUS GAITERS ARE PERISHED
Oil leak
head lamps are not a matched pair
various ball joint gaiters are perished
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
head lamps are not a matched pair
various ball joint gaiters are perished
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake fluid level is low
n/s front brake is binding slightly
n/s front lower ball joint gaiter is perished
o/s front wheel centre is missing
oil leak
one of the head lamps is a sealed beam unit and the aim of that lamp has to be checked on main beam while the other is checked on dip beam
Headlamp units different types.
NSF Brake binding on slightly.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak from engine and form gearbox.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Radiator leaking slightly at top.
Spare tyre defective
Headlamp units different types
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding-on slightly and outer pad wearing low
Offside of front screen sctatched
Offside outer sill cover at rear rusty
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp units different types
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding-on slightly and outer pad wearing low
Offside of front screen sctatched
Offside outer sill cover at rear rusty
Different type of headlamps fitted at time of test nearside is asealed beam but alignment acceptable
Exhaust catalyst heat sheild corroded
Gear shift lever feels "sloppy" loose in its housing ?
Handbrake lever travel high, close to limit
Nearside rear floor and cross member starting to rust slightly
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamps different in design ie. nearside sealed beam and offside is of modern design and beam patterns differ
Headlamps different in design ie. nearside sealed beam and offside is of modern design and beam patterns differ
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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G887 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 G887 EJB, 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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G887 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1999.
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