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97,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Due to the suspension drop low (modified) perform decelerometer test
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear surface age wear and tear
Ubderside cover with road dirt or some material
Due to the suspension drop low (modified) perform decelerometer test
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear surface age wear and tear
Ubderside cover with road dirt or some material
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 11% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust sound loud ..
underside overall components rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 11% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust sound loud ..
underside overall components rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath vehicle has signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp beam image poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear sill closing panels rusting
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear sill closing panels rusting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
small cracks in both rear tyres
steering wheel weak
All side reflectors missing
Both outer sills corroded and covered with filler etc
Centre exhaust blowing sightly
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All side reflectors missing
Both outer sills corroded and covered with filler etc
Centre exhaust blowing sightly
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre badly deterioated /cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion on osr sill.
oil leak around gearbox & bottom of engine
oil leak around nsr upper part of engine
Cracks in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.
Exhaust system blowing from Cat to Back box joint.
Front and Rear sub frames slightly corroded.
Inner and Outer treads of O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm legal minimum tread.
N/S/F coil spring corroded.
N/S/R brake pads worn more than O/S/R pads.
N/S/R coil spring corroded.
O/S/F Window difficult to operate.
O/S/F coil spring corroded.
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
O/S/R wheel arch and rear bumper trim damaged.
Oil build up around Engine .
Oil build up around Gearbox.
Oil build up around speedo drive.
Radiator cooling fins adrift.
Sidewall of O/S/F Tyre worn.
Slight corrosion on O/S/R metal brake pipe.
Soft top roof trim damaged.
N/S/F coil spring corroded.
N/S/R coil srping corroded.
O/S/F coil spring corroded.
O/S/R Reflector adrift.
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
Outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre worn.
oil build up around Gear box.
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/F coil spring corroded.
N/S/R coil srping corroded.
O/S/F coil spring corroded.
O/S/R Reflector adrift.
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
Outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre worn.
oil build up around Gear box.
oil buid up around gear box.
oil leaking from rear of engine.
outer side wall of o/s/f tyre worn.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R102 ODP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 R102 ODP, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R102 ODP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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