MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & floor sections excessively corroded within 30cms of drivers seat belt lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & lower wing section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror head/glass missing ()
general under vehicle corrosion of components
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill & rear wing panel lower section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror head missing ()
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill & rear wing panel lower section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp dip & main beams excessively dull (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill & rear wing panel lower section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror head missing ()
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill & rear wing panel lower section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror incomplete ()
Rear Bumper insecure on offside attachments ()
corrosion of offside & nearside rear inner sill panels & general corrosion of vehicle underside components
offside front tyre tread depth worn low on outer edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension (2.7.3)
Nearside door mirror incomplete. Mirror head missing
Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside suspension (2.4.C.1b)
offside & nearside rear inner sill panels corroding
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside suspension (2.4.C.1b)
offside & nearside rear inner sill panels corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General surface corrosion of vehicle underside.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General surface corrosion of vehicle underside.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads 75% worn.
Has cam belt been replaced?
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside door mirror missing.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake pads 75% worn.
Has cam belt been replaced?
Nearside door mirror missing.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside & nearside rear wing lower sections & sill panels corroding. Not excessive at time of testing.
Areas of corrosion on offside & nearside rear wing lower sections & outer sill panels.Not found to be excessive at time of testing.
Engine earthing strap broken,left rear of engine.
Oil leakage from engine cam cover left rear.
Both front combination lenses condensated.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both front combination lenses condensated.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
n/s/r brakedisc starting to corrode on edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P441 BDV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P441 BDV, 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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P441 BDV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.
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