MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
CORROSION IN BOTH SILL PANELS...
FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN / CRACKING...
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AROND RACK AREA... (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction STICKERS IN SWEPT AREA... (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING... (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL PANEL... (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CORROSION IN BOTH SILL PANELS...
FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN / CRACKING...
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AROND RACK AREA... (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected ALSO OSF SHOWING SIGNS,NSR SHOWING DAMPNESSCREQUIRES CHECK AND CLEAN OFF BEFORE RETEST (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Slight corrosion to offside sill (rear)
offside front tyre edge worn
offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
offside front tyre edge worn
offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Oil leak
General underbody corrosion
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front Brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front Brake discs worn
all suspension springs heavy corrossion
body corrossion both side sills
bonnet not easy to shut catch worn
o/s/f tyre as side wall cracks in poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all suspension springs heavy corrossion
body corrossion both side sills
bonnet not easy to shut catch worn
o/s/f tyre as side wall cracks in poor condition
o/s/f tyre cracked and perished
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all road springs corroded
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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H231 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 H231 BGK, 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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H231 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.
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