MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all suspension ball joint covers are in poor condition
front and rear brake discs are very rusty
front brake pads are very low
o/s rear outer sill is very rusty
o/s rear tyre is cracked and perished
o/s rear tyre is low on tread
rear brake pads are low
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake discs very poor and rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front and Rear discs slightly pitted
Front number plate cracked
Roll bar bushes starting to perish
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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M387 SBW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M387 SBW, 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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M387 SBW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1994.
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