MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit as test result (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()
Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both sides rear Parking brake recording little or no effort
Emission test just passed
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bpth sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front top ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both headlamps lens dull
emissins just pass
nearside parking brake perfomance low
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)
nearside parking brake performance slightly low
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)
nearside parking brake performance slightly low
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement and nearside rear (3.5.1k)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (strong advice) nearside front brake pads worn close to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (strong advice) nearside rear brake pads worn close to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
offside front chassis leg corroded
rear exhaust box baffles broken up inside
suspension generally corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
offside front chassis leg corroded
rear exhaust box baffles broken up inside
suspension generally corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers smearing slightly
engine oil level very low
raer exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tyres low in air pressure
both front wipers smearing slightly
engine oil level very low
raer exhaust box corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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V21 LEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 V21 LEX, 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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V21 LEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.
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