MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear suspension corroded
Sills damaged
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear suspension corroded
Sills damaged
Both rear sills damaged
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering retaining device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering retaining device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brake flexie furrules corroded.
all suspension corroded.
chassis corroded.
floors corroded.
fuel pipes corroded.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brake flexie furrules corroded.
all suspension corroded.
chassis corroded.
floors corroded.
fuel pipes corroded.
Slight movement on n/s/r wheel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
body sills corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED
BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED
FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE HEAVILY CORRODED
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED
BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED
FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE HEAVILY CORRODED
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to nearside outer cill
corrosion to offside outer cill
slight blow from rear section of exhaust
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to nearside outer cill
corrosion to offside outer cill
rear section of exhaust corroded and blowing slightly
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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P464 YBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 P464 YBB, 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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P464 YBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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