MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension corroded
Rear suspension corroded
chip at bottom of windscreen
exhaust heatshield insecure
front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension corroded
Rear suspension corroded
chip at bottom of windscreen
exhaust heatshield insecure
front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking on sidewalls
corrosion to both outer sills and rear inner wheel arches and floor pan
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking on sidewalls
corrosion to both outer sills and rear inner wheel arches and floor pan
Both rear link arm rubbers in poor condition.
Corrosion to fuel pipes.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/F Tyre in poor condition cracking to sidewalls.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear link arm rubbers in poor condition.
Corrosion to fuel pipes.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/F Tyre in poor condition cracking to sidewalls.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
roll over protection bar not adequately fixed
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
roll over protection bar not adequately fixed
both rear outer sills are corroding
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear brakepipes to the brakehoses are corroded
both rear outer sills are corroding
both rear wheels are binding slightly
offside rear coil spring is corroded
corroson on front and rear brake discs,
n/s/r wheel binding
rear brake pipe corroson,
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
corroson on front and rear brake discs,
n/s/r wheel binding
rear brake pipe corroson,
unable to fully check n/s/f top ball joint fully due to excessive play in lower ball joint,
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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H258 ECK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 H258 ECK, 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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H258 ECK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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