MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch + to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead at side of servo mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to nearside front inner top strut mounting areas
corrosion to nearside front lower inner arch areas- strong advise
corrosion to offside front lower sill and inner arch areas- strong advise
oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Sill Holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension Components Corroded
Undersealed
Highline Brake Light Not Working
Nearside Rear Sill Holed
Oil leak Rocker Cover ()
Undersealed
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Highline Brake Light Not Working
Nearside Rear Sill Holed
Oil leak Rocker Cover ()
Undersealed
Offside Inner Sill Holed
Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Splitting
Suspension Components Corrosion
Emissions not tested Exhaust Blow (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole In Back Box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Splitting
Suspension Components Corrosion
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side to near side rear brake pipe corrodeing
corrosion on both main brake pipes
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M260 VNU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M260 VNU, 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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M260 VNU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.
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