MOT Status
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151,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FLEX FERRULES RUSTY
BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER BUSHES PERISHING
BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHING
CORROSION NOTED TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR/PITTED
SMALL CRACKS TO FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW PERFORMANCE (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW PERFORMANCE (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FLEX FERRULES RUSTY
BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER BUSHES PERISHING
BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHING
CORROSION NOTED TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED
SMALL CRACKS TO FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE
Both front and rear brake flex ferrules rusty
Corrosion to front and rear brake discs
O/s/f track rod arm bush perishing
Small cracks to front registration plate
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre perishing
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SIL 5229 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 SIL 5229, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SIL 5229 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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