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160,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle has surface corrosion
Various underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shockers lower bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle has surface corrosion
Various underbody corrosion
Front cross member corroded/holed
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL CORNERS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND FLAKING (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions only just met on co2 readings
Nearside Front position lamp dim
Rear subframe heavily corroded and thin in places.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL CORNERS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND FLAKING (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions only just met on co2 readings
Nearside Front position lamp dim
Rear subframe heavily corroded and thin in places.
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))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner hanging from mirror ()
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake pads and disc slight heat damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SB11 JSX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 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 SB11 JSX, 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 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SB11 JSX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2011.
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