MOT Status
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112,843 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at forward section (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear tow brace insecure
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sharp edges & sitting proud (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Aftermarket rear tow brace insecure but not likely to fall off
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded & deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side skirts covering sills NS / OS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification mismatching struts fitted to front with altering spring loadings and shock rebound (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under side of vehicle
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under side of vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern visible due to dull lens (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s/f wheel a little tight to turn
some corrossion & marks on all four brake discs
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f wheel a little tight to turn
some corrossion & marks on all four brake discs
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V178 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 V178 MGU, 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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V178 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.
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