MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MAZDAs year 1994

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Pass percent:53.58%

(The average a petrol MAZDA MAZDA year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,327 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	116
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	107
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	76
Registration plate lamp issues	72
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	72
Brake pipe excessively corroded	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Registration plate issues	30
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	27
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Rear brake binding	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
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\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MAZDAs year 1994

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