MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Some corrosion to O/S outer sill
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp type fitted (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Could do with both sills and rear sub-frame under-sealing
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Rear upper brake pipe slight corrosion
Suspension springs rusty
Rear brake pipes rusty
Rear sub-frame rusty
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake pipes rusty
Rear sub-frame rusty
Front sub-frame rusty.
Offside rear metal brake pipe rusty.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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H816 HKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 H816 HKJ, 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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H816 HKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1999.
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