MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D Bush insecure (missing a bolt) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Play in lower arm ball joint (May be due to pinch bolt being loose) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pipe at rack has signs of slight oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electric window inoprative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Electric window inoprative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor chassis rail damaged but still complete and solid (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
brake pipes coated in grease
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
brake pipes coated in grease
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust getting corroded
underbody starting to get corroded
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust getting corroded
underbody starting to get corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
gearbox has a minor oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges
offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded not excessive at time of test
offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded not excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside inner sill/floor corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside inner sill/floor corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P75 LRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 P75 LRD, 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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P75 LRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1996.
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