MOT Status
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80,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area meets wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area meets wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, not prescribed area.
Offside Front Lower wing corroded, not prescribed area.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, not prescribed area.
Offside Front Lower wing corroded, not prescribed area.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower WING SECTION EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
Offside Front Lower WING SECTION EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
UNDERSIDE GENERALLY CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded in front of outer body sill.
Offside Front Lower Wing corroded in front of outer body sill.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded in front of outer body sill.
Offside Front Lower Wing corroded in front of outer body sill.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VISUALLY CORRODED + HAND UNDERSEALED, DIFFICULT TO ACCESS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL F & R (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ORIGINAL, ESP FRONT TO REAR @ CLIPPING POINT >> REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.11 (c))
O/S/F OUTER SILL IS CORRODED / HOLED
SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHING PERISHED
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive END SILL AREAS + UPPER INNER WING ABOVE END SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL >> UNABLE TO ACCESS
N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER SILL AREAS HOLED / CORRODED
EMISSIONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO RANGE >> TREATMENTS RECOMMENDED
O/S WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S INNER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
O/S WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle underside is corroded
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED, + HAND PAINTED WITH UNDERSEAL
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES (3.6.B.4d)
WIPER POOR
Nearside handbrake reading low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside handbrake reading low
All suspension units corroded
Brake hose ferrules rusty
Front and Rear sub frames corroded
Parking brake cables in poor condition
Parking brake unbalanced
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All suspension units corroded
Brake hose ferrules rusty
Front and Rear sub frames corroded
Parking brake cables in poor condition
Parking brake unbalanced
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES STARTING TO CORRODE
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Most suspension components and fixings are corroded
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Most suspension components and fixings are corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to o/s rear outer sill not yet excessive
underside and running gear corroded
corrosion to o/s rear outer sill not yet excessive
underside and running gear corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front suspension components including anti-roll bar and links corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front suspension components including anti-roll bar and links corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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P139 NSX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 P139 NSX, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P139 NSX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1997.
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