MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
damage to underside of car floor pan also o/s/rear quatter panel
general underbody corrosion
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section at the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
damage to underside of car floor pan also o/s/rear quatter panel
general underbody corrosion
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General underbody surface corrision
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rusty underneath
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rusty underneath
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
sills corrosion deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
sills corrosion deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on rear suspension arms
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front inner chassis legs corroded
corrosion on front subframe
damage on nearside front inner wheel rim
rear section of exhaust badly deteriorated
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front inner chassis legs corroded
corrosion on front subframe
corrosion on rear suspension arms
damage on nearside front inner wheel rim
rear section of exhaust badly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front lower ball joint gaiters cracking
corrosion on offside front inner chassis rail (inside arch)
damage on nearside rear wheel inner rim
nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged
slight bind on offside front brake
nearside front inner wheel arch chassis rail corroded
nearside front inner wheel rim distorted
corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes to the flexis
corrosion on offside front chassis leg
corrosion on offside rear outer sill
undertray insecure on nearside
deterioration on rear exhaust box to centre section joint
offside hand brake reading low
scoring on both rear brake discs
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight judder on front brakes
rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit
slight damage nearside inner wheel rim
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V303 FAD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V303 FAD, 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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V303 FAD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.
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