MOT Status
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132,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Inner/ Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
O/S sill repair covered in underseal
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side OFFSIDE (1.4.1 (a))
Inner/ Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
All steering, suspension and braking components corroded
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sills, arches and wings corroded
All steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion
Underbody corrosion
All steering, suspension and braking components corroded
Rear arches and inner sills corroded
underbody corrosion
Al steering, suspension and braking components corroded
Rear arches and inner sills corroded
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
underbody corrosion
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion
exhaust corroded
underbody corrosion
Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sills & wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust corroded
Rear tyres worn
Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion
Body has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion on brake, suspension and steering items
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake showing signs of binding on but at time of test was free and readings ok recomend further inspection
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P476 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 P476 YFC, 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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P476 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1996.
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