MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres worn inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres worn inner edges
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear inner arches and rear part of outer sills corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear inner arches and rear part of outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA CORRODED
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA CORRODED
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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H409 VVG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 H409 VVG, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H409 VVG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1996.
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