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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All rear suspension corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Not attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Both coil springs corroded
Rear Discs worn
Rear Pads wearing thin
Brake pipe across rear axle corroded
Front Discs worn
Front Pads wearing thin
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Front Brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pads wearing thin
Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Both outer sills slight corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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L439 XLM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 L439 XLM, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L439 XLM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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