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Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Lower wing panel fixings corroded but no sharp edges or likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded around previous repairs but not seriously weakening structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded around previous repairs but not seriously weakening structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
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))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Front and rear suspension corroded heavily
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
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))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear offside to rear nearside pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear offside to rear nearside pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner sills corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to suspension parts
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe
Exhaust deteriorating
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe
Exhaust deteriorating
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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N174 FBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 N174 FBW, 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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N174 FBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1996.
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