MOT Status
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214,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear quater damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant leak Hqse
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak Hqse
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS VERY CLOSE TOO 1.6 (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H761 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 H761 BGJ, 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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H761 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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