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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint 32MM BOLT (2.1.5 (a))
REAR FOG LIGHT ON SWITCH
UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint 32MM BOLT (2.1.5 (a))
REAR FOG LIGHT ON SWITCH
UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor seat belt anchorage point *marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear hand brake has low effort but passed on reading
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front disc inner faces rusty.
rear silencer baffles loose.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front disc inner faces rusty.
rear silencer baffles loose.
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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J942 TRP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 J942 TRP, 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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J942 TRP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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