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G572 VHV

1971 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,556 mi
Last recorded127,556 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Mazda MX-5104,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 VHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,556 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wheel bearing not tested

Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,067 miles

offside front brake binding

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,045 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front sills corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front sills corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,175 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers split

Fail 11 Sep 2015 116,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside sills corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,497 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 113,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,956 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 107,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2008 104,316 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 104,316 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 102,149 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 102,146 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 99,035 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G572 VHV is a 1971 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1971 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 104,316 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 G572 VHV, 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 55 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G572 VHV is a 1971 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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