MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill's / floor / chassis leg's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both Front Tyres Perished
Both Rear Tyres Perished
High Level Brake Light Not Working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F Anti Roll Bar Fouling On A Suspension Component
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres starting to perish.
both outersills starting to corroed.
rear brake discs corroeded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advise handbrake effort
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside mirror missing
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside mirror missing
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GIG 8277 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GIG 8277, 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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GIG 8277 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1999.
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