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ExpiredMileage
74,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under vehicle and components general corrosion.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (FRONT + REAR, UPPER + LOWER) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (FRONT + REAR, UPPER + LOWER) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody heavily undersealed
underbody showing signs of corrosion
rear suspention corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear suspention corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
os sill becoming corroded
Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
os sill becoming corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight pitting to nearside rear brake disc
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight pitting to nearside rear brake disc
all brake discs getting worn
o/s/r pad anti rattle shim loose
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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L531 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 L531 LBE, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L531 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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