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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
thick wet underseal on weld repairs
underbody corrosion
various rubber bushes perished
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under body surface is heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread
Front LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKED BUT NOT INSECURE , ALL ARE PERISHED ,BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR INNER SILL EXCESS CORROSION (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKED BUT NOT INSECURE , ALL ARE PERISHED ,BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise front metal brake pipes lined with grease
Advise suspension and brake componants corroded
Advise unable to test wipers due to failed items
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise front metal brake pipes lined with grease
Advise suspension and brake componants corroded
Advise unable to test wipers due to failed items
advise strong longitudinal/lateral metal brake pipes badly coorroded
advise strong offside front metal brake pipe badly corroded
both outer sills blistered,corroded and weak
emissions erratic
engine noisey
power steering rack leaking
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise strong longitudinal/lateral metal brake pipes badly coorroded
advise strong offside front metal brake pipe badly corroded
both outer sills blistered,corroded and weak
emissions erratic
engine noisey
power steering rack leaking
rear brake discs worn
corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
offside front indicator lense damaged
steering rack leaking
advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit at time of test recommend replacement
corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe
offside front metal brake pipe badly corroded requires attention
offside front side light/indicator lense damaged
rear lateral metal brake pipe corroded
engine very noisey (rattling)
front suspension bush's detiorated
nearside front side light/indicator lense damaged
nearside rear tyre worn close to blocks
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs badly worn/pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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K487 GFL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 K487 GFL, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K487 GFL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.
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