MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle underbody corrosion but not excessive
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
vehicle underbody corrosion but not excessive
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XIW 1262 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 XIW 1262, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XIW 1262 registered?
XIW 1262 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is XIW 1262 safe to buy?
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