MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,394 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty and marked/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing significant signs of corrosion/rust build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower wing panel corroded/insecure
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking down tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty and marked/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing significant signs of corrosion/rust build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat missing totally (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
VEHICLE UNDERSEALED ON SILLS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FRONT AND REAR FLOOR TO SILL BACKS. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED
WELDING MINIMAL AND POOR STANDARD
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S AND N/S FLOORS HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S SILL AND SILL BACK CORRODED AT REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING WHEEL LOOSE ? (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))
O/S SEAT BELT FRAYING
Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre worn outside
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn outside
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r outer sill corroded
n/s/r wheel arch corrosion
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded
o/s/r outer sill corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corrosion
patches welded to underside of vehicle
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/r outer sill corrosion
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded
o/s/r outer sill corrosion
o/s/r wheel arch corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil level low, topped up before test carried out
rear suspension components rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r puncture
oil level low, topped up before test carried out
rear suspension components rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P199 PNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 P199 PNB, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P199 PNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1997.
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