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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor/closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across ear subframe lightly corrroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded within 30 centimetres of seat belt mounting point. (marked with chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor corroded (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
previous welding repairs have been covered
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts at joint with hose (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underside and on bulk head(strong advise) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both beam images slightly poor
both front outer wings heavily corroded
both rear valve stems perished(strong advise)
corrosion on lower inner and outer sills,front and rear chassis front and rear inner arches and rear outer arches
exhaust front pipe heatshield loose
nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed- cannot confirm if within prescribed area of seatbelt anchorage(strong advise)
offside front inner sill and inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed but just outside subframe mounting prescribed area(strong advise)
offside front tyre 3mm and nearside front 2.5mm
rear brake pipes corroded at joint with transfer block and to nearside rear
undertray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts at joint with hose (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underside and on bulk head(strong advise) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both beam images slightly poor
both front outer wings heavily corroded
both rear valve stems perished(strong advise)
corrosion on lower inner and outer sills,front and rear chassis front and rear inner arches and rear outer arches
exhaust front pipe heatshield loose
nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed- cannot confirm if within prescribed area of seatbelt anchorage(strong advise)
offside front inner sill and inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed but just outside subframe mounting prescribed area(strong advise)
offside front tyre 3mm and nearside front 2.5mm
rear brake pipes corroded at joint with transfer block and to nearside rear
undertray fitted obscuring some components
battery retaining clamp missing but battery still secure
both front outer wings corroded
both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
corrosion on both lower inner and outer sills and chassis rails
corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
corrosion on rear brake pipe from offside to nearside
exhaust front pipe heatshield slightly loose
nearside rear and both front valve stems perished
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
slight imbalance from front brakes
slight oil stains on engine and gearbox
undertray fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
battery retaining clamp missing but battery still secure
both front outer wings corroded
both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
corrosion on both lower inner and outer sills and chassis rails
corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
corrosion on rear brake pipe from offside to nearside
exhaust front pipe heatshield slightly loose
nearside rear and both front valve stems perished
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
slight imbalance from front brakes
slight oil stains on engine and gearbox
undertray fitted obscuring some components
corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
corrosion on offside rear spring
corrosion on outer sills, front chassis rails, rear inner sills, offside inner sill to floor, rear inner arches
engine undertray fitted obscuring some components
front brake discs and pads worn
slight bind from nearside front brake
slight oil stainson engine and gearbox
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres on 3-4mm tread and nail in offside rear
corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
corrosion on offside rear spring
corrosion on outer sills, front chassis rails, rear inner sills, offside inner sill to floor, rear inner arches
engine undertray fitted obscuring some components
front brake discs and pads worn
slight bind from nearside front brake
slight oil stainson engine and gearbox
corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
corrosion on inner and outer sills,chassis rails rear inner arches
exhaust rear box corroded and minor leak of gases evident
slight bind from nearside front brake
slight oil stains on engine and gearbox
undertray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes
corrosion on inner and outer sills,chassis rails rear inner arches
exhaust rear box corroded and minor leak of gases evident
slight bind from nearside front brake
slight oil stains on engine and gearbox
undertray fitted obscuring some components
both outer sills corroded
front brake hoses slightly perished
front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded(strong advise)
offside rear inner sill corroded
slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring
slight oil stains on engine and gearbox
stonechips in front screen
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
stonechips in front screen
slight oil stains on engine and gearbox
195/50 15 tyres on front and 205/50 15 on rear
both front valve stems slightly perished
both outer sills corroded
front brake hoses slightly perished
front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded(strong advise)
nail in tread of nearside rear tyre
offside rear inner sill corroded
offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded (bulk head area)
nearside rear tyre perished and also has nail in
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded (bulk head area)
nearside rear tyre perished and also has nail in
both rear discs rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear discs rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s headlight glass stone chipped
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H425 XGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 H425 XGJ, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H425 XGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.
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