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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have signs of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge approx 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch at rear corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror is missing
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge approx 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have signs of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge approx 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch at rear corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror is missing
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge approx 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have signs of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side under sealed
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side under sealed
Brake performance not tested due to to low because no broken road spring (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
under side under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front mirror missing
engine oil leak
under side under sealed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear outer sills have weld repairs
fuel pipes corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to recent repair (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired spot welded cover sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuous weld (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion seat mounts (6.1.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion seat mounts (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint gaiters on both front track rod ends and all suspension wishbones badly perishing
Corrosion starting to appear on front of chassis and rear inner sills/floorpan
Emissions test requirements only just met, system may require repair
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Ball joint gaiters on both front track rod ends and all suspension wishbones badly perishing
Corrosion starting to appear on front of chassis and rear inner sills/floorpan
Emissions test requirements only just met, system may require repair
Ball joint gaiters on front upper and lower wishbones and track rod ends perishing
Corrosion on front chassis rails
Corrosion on nearside front drop link mount on wishbone
Corrosion on offside rear outer sill
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Ball joint gaiters on front upper and lower wishbones and track rod ends perishing
Corrosion on front chassis rails
Corrosion on nearside front drop link mount on wishbone
Corrosion on offside rear outer sill
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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J713 NLN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 J713 NLN, 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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J713 NLN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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