MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside handbrake effort low, only just meets requirements.
engine oil leak.
Offside handbrake effort low.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside chassis rail distorted.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil leak.
rear exhaust weak.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
minor oil leak.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi block (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box very rusty
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f rusted after flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
plating and welding to underside front and centre and welding to rear inner sills
rusting to front and rear suspention units
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co on 54 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f rusted after flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
plating and welding to underside front and centre and welding to rear inner sills
rusting to front and rear suspention units
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, becoming advanced (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, becoming advanced (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
small rust hole in inner sill n/s/r
various oil leaks
Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
small rust hole in inner sill n/s/r
various oil leaks
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from front hose inwards (3.6.B.2c)
both o/s and n/s chassis legs have damage
heavy plating to underside sills and outers
oil leaks engine and gearbox
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f backward of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
rear anti rollbar bushes have wear
water ingress in front no plate
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f backward of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f backward of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
water ingress in front no plate
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre cracking through tread and outer wall
o/s/f tyre cracking throught tread
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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J17 TLT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 J17 TLT, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J17 TLT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1993.
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