MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on all flexi brake hoses ends
heavy corrosion on front and rear subframes and all track control and suspension arms off subframes and at front chassis rails,rear spring tops
heavy corrosion on both front bottom track control arms
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy corrosion on both front bottom track control arms
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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V183 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V183 NKE, 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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V183 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1999.
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