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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front and rear antirol bar and linkages corroded
engine oil leak
front and rear axles corroded
front and rear coil springs corroded
little reserve left on hand brake lever
none standard exhaust fitted
rear parking performance only just met
Both side front and rear coil springs corroded
Both side rear tyres slightly cracked
Engine oil leak
Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both side front and rear coil springs corroded
Both side rear tyres slightly cracked
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear axle corroded
both side rear brake discs corroded
both front anti roll bar link bushes perished slightly
botyh front and rear brake pads over 50% worn
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front anti roll bar link bushes perished slightly
botyh front and rear brake pads over 50% worn
both front and rear anti roll bar links bushes perished slightly
both front and rear coil springs corroded
both front brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased
engine oil leak
front brake pads over 50% worn
front no plate slightly deteriorted
under body slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front and rear anti roll bar links bushes perished slightly
both front and rear coil springs corroded
both front brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased
engine oil leak
front brake pads over 50% worn
front no plate slightly deteriorted
under body slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all front and rear suspension boushes cracked
all front and rear suspension legs and arms excessively corroded
front brake calipers corroded
near rear tyre worn outer edge
offside head light slightly low
oil leak
rear brake discs badly corroded
repair on offside front chassi
white furring on brake pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all front and rear suspension boushes cracked
all front and rear suspension legs and arms excessively corroded
front brake calipers corroded
offside head light slightly low
oil leak
rear brake discs badly corroded
repair on offside front chassi
white furring on brake pipes
brake pipe to off side rear brake junction rusted
slight blow front exhaust flex
under side of vehicle generally rusted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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K734 SPT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 K734 SPT, 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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K734 SPT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 1998.
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