MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body coated in sealant
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body coated in sealant
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front bump er mounts modified slightly insecure
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine cover and sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine cover and sill covers fitted
rear footbrake as low readings
Both front brakes binding slightly
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
centre rear brake light not working due to beeing used as a fog light on a swithch inside vehicle, advised by VOSA to pass and advise, although not legal for road use!
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre rear brake light not working due to beeing used as a fog light on a swithch inside vehicle, advised by VOSA to pass and advise, although not legal for road use!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Catalytic converter efficiency low
Screen chipped
n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm
n/s/r tyre has cuts to tread
o/s/r tyre has cuts to tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R26 BEN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 R26 BEN, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R26 BEN registered?
R26 BEN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1999.
Is R26 BEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R26 BEN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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