MOT Status
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46,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO65 VYJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 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 SO65 VYJ, 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 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SO65 VYJ registered?
SO65 VYJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2016.
Is SO65 VYJ safe to buy?
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