MOT Status
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180,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front outer wing corroded at bottom
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle corroding
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension components .
Corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch
Nearside outer door handel partialy sized
Tyres all showing signs of perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch
Nearside outer door handel partialy sized
Tyres all showing signs of perishing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr tyre low and splitting on sidewalls.oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H602 HPB is a 1990 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 65.4%.
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 H602 HPB, 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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H602 HPB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1990.
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