MOT Status
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120,753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion to suspension and underside
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion to suspension and underside
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
suspension light corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
suspension light corrosion
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel rim outer rim slight damaged
corrosion front wishbone and rear wishbones
corrosion rear inner sills
some suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel rim outer rim slight damaged
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion front wishbone and rear wishbones
corrosion rear inner sills
some suspension bushes deteriorating
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front & Rear suspension components surface corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
underbody rust.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All 4 Tyres Perished
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
All 4 Tyres Perished
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
clutch slave cylinder leaking
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
clutch slave cylinder leaking
slight surface rust o/s outer sill
chassis slight surface rust
n/s/r slightly scored outer edge
slight play in rack
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TAZ 2693 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 TAZ 2693, 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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TAZ 2693 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.
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