1996 Mazda MX-5

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both rear casing (5.3.2 (b))

central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

front suspension components deteriorated/corrosion

rear suspension components deteriorated/corrosion

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox weeping from prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Not tested due to excessive blow from exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner OSF inner washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre increased wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox weeping from prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSF shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre heavy cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF body corroded and holed within 30cm NSF subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened OSF lower arm corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Electrical wiring at rear of engine on bulkhead touching engine (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery positive terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower NSF bumper lower locating bracket arm corroded, fractured and detached, bumper still secure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF service brake heavy fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, OSF low in normal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower OSF bumper lower locating bracket arm corroded, fractured and detached, bumper still secure

Offside Front OSF outer washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSF shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre heavy cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake effort significantly below required minimum, brake test only passed due to high front effort (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall Cracked

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)