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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres craked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion in front & rear sub-frames
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion in front & rear sub-frames
rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
slight engine oil leak
surface corrosion in front and rear suspension arms
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
o/s/f brake slightly binding
rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
slight engine oil leak
surface corrosion in front and rear suspension arms
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gear box seal to prop -shaft ()
surface corrosion in front suspension arms
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking banjo connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to restricted movement in brake
Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread area
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gear box seal to prop -shaft ()
surface corrosion in front suspension arms
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear suspension arms have corrosion presant
front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion
o/s outter sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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W985 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 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 W985 NAL, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W985 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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