MOT Status
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217,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hole in exhaust - midpipe
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISE DAMAGE ON O/S CHASSIS RAIL
advise corrosion on n/s sill
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam sealed beam unit (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISE DAMAGE ON O/S CHASSIS RAIL
rear tyres starting to perish
under body chassis, floor, shocks,springs all corroded from standing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f disc corroded
o/s/f disc corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all wheels damaged
roof split
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all wheels damaged
roof split
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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J543 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 J543 ATV, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J543 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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