MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear WING & MUD FLAP LOOSE
FRONT & REAR DISCS CORROSION
O/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED
Rear SUB FRAME SLIGHT CORROSION
Rear TYRES EDGE WEAR
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear WING & MUD FLAP LOOSE
FRONT & REAR DISCS CORROSION
O/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS CORROSION NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear SUB FRAME SLIGHT CORROSION
Rear TYRES EDGE WEAR
O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION JOINT GAITER PERISHED HOLED
REAR SUB FRAME SURFACE CORROSION
front & rear suspension arms corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)
offside front tyre is worn unevenly inner shoulder
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)
offside front tyre is worn unevenly inner shoulder
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055 (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside & offside rear outer wheel arch / sill areas corroding
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is on the limit now (3.5.1g)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)
offside front brake is grabbing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is on the limit now (3.5.1g)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)
offside front brake is grabbing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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M237 LBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 M237 LBU, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M237 LBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 1995.
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