MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Aftermarket pedals fitted (1.1.2 (c))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated rotten (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill/wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight movement in steering wheel assembly
Water leak on engine
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Slight movement in steering wheel assembly
Water leak on engine
Aftermarket pedal covers fitted, with poor antislip provision.
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Aftermarket pedal covers fitted, with poor antislip provision.
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wood/laqure peeling from steering wheel, not likely to injure drivers hands.
exhaust rubber missing
most ball joint dust covers perished, but would keep out dirt etc.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust rubber missing
most ball joint dust covers perished, but would keep out dirt etc.
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
nearside front brake sticking
tailbox rubber missing
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
nearside front brake sticking
tailbox rubber missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oily
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oily
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G635 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 G635 YAE, 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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G635 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1999.
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