MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing. (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake discs have slight fluctuation.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under tray fouling the power steering rack boot.Off side front.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise coolant leak from radiator
advise heatshield insecure/corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V242 HSF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V242 HSF, 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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V242 HSF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.
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