MOT Status
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144,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some underbody rust
suspenion components corroding
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some underbody rust
suspenion components corroding
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag
underbody rust needs addressing
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag
underbody rust needs addressing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear spring top mountings corroding
suspension components corroding
underbody corroding
Nearside Front brake bind
underbody corrosion including o/s/f underfloor
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
cannot view repairs well due to protective layer
underbody rust including wishbones
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
underbody rust including wishbones
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
o/s rear inner sill corroding
underbody rust needs addressing
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s inner sill corroding
suspension components corroding
rear inner/outer sills corroding
slight drag on o/s front brake
underbody rust needs addressing
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s rear tyre worn on inside
underbody rust needs addressing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
some underbody rust
suspension components corroding
n/s rear inner sill corroding
o/s front spring poorly seated
some underbody rust
some underbody rust
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
some underbody rust
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear sills corroding
some underbody rust
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear sills corroding
some underbody rust
Oil leak
underbody rust needs addressing
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f brake bind
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f brake bind
Nearside rear outer sill dented
Offside front suspension dust gaiter split
Offside rear outer sill corroded
Slight binding to offside front brake
Various oil leaks evident
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
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
Nearside rear outer sill dented
Offside front suspension dust gaiter split
Offside rear outer sill corroded
Slight binding to offside front brake
Various oil leaks evident
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H18 VAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 H18 VAB, 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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What year was H18 VAB registered?
H18 VAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 1999.
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