MOT Status
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71,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undersides corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undersides corroded
underside of vehicle is corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle is corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underneath of vehicle rusty
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underneath of vehicle very rusty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underneath of vehicle very rusty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all underneath of vehicle rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
underneath of vehicle rusty
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
all brake hose ferrules corroded
all suspension components springs etc very rusty/corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
rear inner sills corroded
underside rusty in places
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded joint (7.1.2)
all suspension components and subframes very rusty/corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded inside wheel arch
outer sills corroded
tyres perished and under inflated
underside rusty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all suspension components rusty/corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all suspension components rusty/corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all suspension components rusty/corroded
n/s/f chassis rusty/corroded
o/s outer sill weak at rear
all suspension components rusty
n/s/f chassis corroded
o/s outer sill corroded and weak at rear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all suspension components corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all suspension components corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded at rear
n/s/f chassis corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded inside wheel arch
outer sills weak at rear
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/f chassis corroded inside wheel arch
outer sills weak at rear
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C3 VES is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 C3 VES, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C3 VES registered?
C3 VES is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.
Is C3 VES safe to buy?
The MOT history for C3 VES shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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