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110,043 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Working when door first opened (4.4.1 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tilted downwards (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Working when door first opened (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tilted downwards (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AXLE 28% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier INSIDE BOOT SPACE AREA (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SLIGHTLY DIS COLORED (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AXLE 28% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier INSIDE BOOT SPACE AREA (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SLIGHTLY DIS COLORED (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
general under body rust
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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L444 DJE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 L444 DJE, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L444 DJE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1996.
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