MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,045 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central brake light not working
Oil leak ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill steps (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central brake light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill steps (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
tyres cracked,dote code 06
advise o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread cracking
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread cracking
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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MLZ 3149 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MLZ 3149, 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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MLZ 3149 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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