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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension and chassis parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Body panel slightly loose both front lower wings very corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front and Rear Suspension Components Corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping on Tread Line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to CO being very High (8.2.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Sides No Performance (1.4.1 (a))
Front and Rear Suspension Components Corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping on Tread Line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp pattern is different to nearside
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front headlamp pattern is different to nearside
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both chassis legs corroded
front suspension components corroded
signs of slight oil leak on gearbox and oil pan
slight exhaust leak from backbox joint
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both chassis legs corroded
front suspension components corroded
signs of slight oil leak on gearbox and oil pan
slight exhaust leak from backbox joint
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s front brake binding
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s front brake binding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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H848 CMW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 H848 CMW, 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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H848 CMW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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