MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Outer Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer treads to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from emgine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on outer sill in door well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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ELZ 5375 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ELZ 5375, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ELZ 5375 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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