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(ALL) UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED DIFFICULT TO INSPECT
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak
Underside Corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear upper and lower wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker coated in oil top to bottom, bouncing in car also when driving (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear upper and lower wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
Coolant leak signs of coolant leak, from housing on engine and radiator, not dripping just powder signs of coolant ()
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe badly corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak signs of coolant leak, from housing on engine and radiator, not dripping just powder signs of coolant ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, also greased at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area,under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, also greased at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area,under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside wiper blade split
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
clutch and brake pedal anti slip worn
most brake pipes coated with grease
undertrays fitted
wheel caps fitted
Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
clutch and brake pedal anti slip worn
most brake pipes coated with grease
undertrays fitted
wheel caps fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H240 DMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 H240 DMX, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H240 DMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1997.
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