MOT Status
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29,095 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Surface corrosion every ware underneath
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Surface corrosion every ware underneath
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Surface corrosion most places underneath
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
heavily under-sealed
vehicle undesealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake discs corroded and brakes binding slightly
vehicle becoming corroded in places
front brake discs corroded and brakes binding slightly
vehicle becoming corroded in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs poor
rusting to front & rear wishbones
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear discs poor
rusting to front & rear wishbones
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear ends of both sills weak & bubbling
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear ends of both sills weak & bubbling
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s side light dim
o/s sill rusting
o/s side light dim
o/s sill rusting
rear ends of sills getting weak
slight perishing of n/s front tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P572 MLF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 P572 MLF, 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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P572 MLF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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