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ExpiredMileage
101,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all suspension arms have surface corrosion
underside showing signs of corrosionb
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all suspension arms have surface corrosion
underside showing signs of corrosionb
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity dull (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under side showing signs of corrosion,under seal and repair.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. Covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear. Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undersealed underside
Front brake have a very slight bind
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion on both rear inner sills
corrosion on both rear outer sills
deterioration on both rear drop link bushes
front brake pads worn low
slight bind on nearside front brake
wiper blades slightly deteteriorated
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion on both rear inner sills
corrosion on both rear outer sills
corrosion on rear brake discs
deterioration on both rear drop link bushes
front brake pads worn low
rear brake pads worn low
slight bind on nearside front brake
wiper blades slightly deteteriorated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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J950 LAM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J950 LAM, 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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J950 LAM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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