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102,163 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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heavyly under sealed
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all suspension arms are wax oiled heavily and brake pipes
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all suspension arms are wax oiled heavily and brake pipes
front & rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
both sides sills has bubble of corrsion
brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded
front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated
under tray fited
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
exhaust heat sheld insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
N/S/F shocker damp
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust heat shield loose
light corrosion to some suspension components
underbody slightly corroded in places
All suspension bushes and ball joint dust covers slightly perished
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
All suspension bushes and ball joint dust covers slightly perished
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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J248 ANT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 J248 ANT, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J248 ANT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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