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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MX-5s year 2019

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mot history
Pass percent:100.00%
(The average a petrol MAZDA MX-5 year 2019 passes without issue)
Based on:2 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively150
Registration plate issues54
Windscreen washer not working 32
Registration plate lamp issues25
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))22
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))9
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))7
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))4
Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))4
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))4
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))3
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))2
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSR/NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub Bushes Have Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Daytime running lamp not working Both lamps inop. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road crack along centre of windscreen drivers side (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Reversing lamp inoperative not fitted (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn significantly on the inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm bush worn (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm pin/bush worn (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively rusted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively rusted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Forward in hub suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road Crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated INNER FACE (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust system bent and fouling rear suspension (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM (FORWARD) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front link mounting bush in hub housing! (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Service brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front arm bush at wheel side (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced leds gone (4.4.3 (a))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Brake disc contaminated all 4 disc have grease /silicone spray on them (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated excessive corrosion on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod rose bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod rose bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint not sealed (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested RPM unstable, unable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front clamp and Rear clamp leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits 0.60 limit 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits C0 measured excessivly high (.53) (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))1

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