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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both inner sills slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
floor pan and rear suspension components corroded
Both rear sills and inner wheel arches are corroded
Floorpan is corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded
Both rear sills and inner wheel arches are corroded
Floorpan is corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corroded and undersealed
vehicle has had welding repairs and been undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear subframe and suspension components are corroded
there is corrosion to front chassis legs,floorpan and inner sills
some corrosion to front chassis rails
some corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to rear of both outer sills
light corrosion to exhaust, front and rear suspension
non cat test carried out
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both sides rear, brake discs slightly worn
o/s outer sill has some corrosion
osf tyre outer sidewall badly perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
osf tyre outer sidewall badly perished
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
nsf tyre cracking on sidewall
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
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L159 RMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 L159 RMX, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L159 RMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 1997.
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