MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,875 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside corroded
Excessive underside corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Excessive underside corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
offside front inner wing slight corrosion
sill covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
sill covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working MAIN BEAM (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions taken c /o wont stabilise
corrosion o/s rear wheel arch
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm
offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm
offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V164 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V164 YOG, 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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V164 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.
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