MOT Status
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75,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel tight when rotated by hand
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places but not within prescribed areas
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel tight when rotated by hand
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places but not within prescribed areas
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places but not within prescribed areas
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/inner wheel arch - marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places but not within prescribed areas
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to underside of vehicle, structure and components
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion to underside of vehicle. (prescribed areas and suspension componants)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion to underside of vehicle. (prescribed areas and suspension componants)
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MDZ 5320 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 MDZ 5320, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MDZ 5320 registered?
MDZ 5320 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is MDZ 5320 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDZ 5320 shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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