MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general surface corrosion under car
n/s/f shocker very weak cant see for signs of leakage due to been sprayed over with underseal
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre wearing very inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing very inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Added 2 LTRs 10/40 engine oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Added 2 LTRs 10/40 engine oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H638 RKG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 H638 RKG, 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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H638 RKG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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