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102,791 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking and service brake is low
pedal rubbers are worn
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
pedal rubbers are in poor condition
Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded
battery in boot slightly insecure
front brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded
rear exhaust has temporary repairs
small chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking at top (5.3.2 (c))
battery in boot slightly insecure
front brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded
rear exhaust has temporary repairs
small chip in windscreen
both rear anti roll bar end link upper bushes becoming worn
front brake pads getting low and discs becoming corroded
n.s front brake pipe becoming corroded
o.s front chassis excessively corroded (small hole) but not a prescribed area
o.s rear inner sill at rear excessively corroded but not a prescribed area
rear exhaust corroded and has had temporary repair
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle generally corroded
both front brakes binding slightly
both rear outer sills at rear becoming corroded
n.s front brake pipe slightly corroded
n.s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded/has hole but not with in prescribed area
n.s rear suspension shock absorber damp/slight leak
n.s wiper blade slightly split
rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front brakes binding slightly
both rear outer sills at rear becoming corroded
n.s front brake pipe slightly corroded
n.s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded/has hole but not with in prescribed area
n.s rear suspension shock absorber damp/slight leak
n.s wiper blade slightly split
rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
front brake discs corroded/worn
rear brake discs corroded
underside of vehicle becoming generally corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake discs corroded/worn
rear brake discs corroded
underside of vehicle becoming generally corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside door mirror missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
Suspension components corroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside door mirror missing
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
Suspension components corroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all front and rear suspension areas and components very corroded
front coil springs corroded
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear coil springs corroded
under bonnet suspension areas corroded
under vehicle corroded
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all front and rear suspension areas and components very corroded
front coil springs corroded
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear coil springs corroded
under bonnet suspension areas corroded
under vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear springs corroded
under vehicle corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front side repeaters slightly loose but secure
both front strut top mounting areas corroded but exssively
front springs corroded
front suspension/areas corroded
nearside rear outer sill very corroded
offside rear outer sill very corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal slightly perishing
removed air freshner from mirror
under vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal slightly perishing
removed air freshner from mirror
under vehicle corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside.rear.tyre.inner.wall.badly.perished
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside.rear.tyre.inner.wall.badly.perished
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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P262 JTS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 P262 JTS, 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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P262 JTS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 1997.
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