1998 Mazda MX-5

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

under body heavily undersealed

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

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

Underside suspension and sub frames corroded front to rear.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / inner arch at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside suspension and sub frames corroded front to rear.

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-body of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Emission control equipment obviously modified engine misfire & exhaust blowing / combination causing faults (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged piston in direct contact with disc (no pad) requires new caliper (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch chassis / 30cm of engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill heavy corrosion / 30cm of seat belt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded / 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch / 30cm of engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 80% plus corrosion / DANGEROUS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal / DANGEROUS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad missing / DANGEROUS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

misfire on engine / requires further investigation

water in boot / requires further investigation

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tyres worn close to limit

Front brake imbalance recorded close to 25% pass limit.(24%)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)