MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front and rear tyres different sizes
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Non standard engine fitted to vehicle no longer 1.8 petrol engine fitted as listed on mot paper work
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
non standard speedo fitted internal speedo not working
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front and rear tyres different sizes
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Non standard engine fitted to vehicle no longer 1.8 petrol engine fitted as listed on mot paper work
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
non standard speedo fitted internal speedo not working
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front and rear tyres different sizes
Front exhaust bracket broken
Front head lamps required shortly
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Non standard engine fitted to vehicle no longer 1.8 petrol engine fitted as listed on mot paper work
Rear number plate required shortly
non standard speedo fitted internal speedo not working
Axle with an unsafe modification wooden plates under top diff mounts (5.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front and rear tyres different sizes
Front exhaust bracket broken
Front head lamps required shortly
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Non standard engine fitted to vehicle no longer 1.8 petrol engine fitted as listed on mot paper work
Rear number plate required shortly
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion however not considered excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion however not considered excessive
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting points heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and back (2.4.G.1)
entire exhaust corroded
underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion on most components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
handbrake travel long
powers steering pump noisy
rear sub frame rusty condition
under side rusty condition
under tray fitted
handbrake high
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes corroded
front and rear subframe and components corroded
general condition rusty body and suspension
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
r/n/s brake pipe to hose corroding
r/n/s outer sill corroding
r/n/s tyre on legal limit
r/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
r/n/s brake pipe to hose corroding
r/n/s outer sill corroding
r/n/s tyre on legal limit
r/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm
both front out chassis legs starting to corrode
both outer sill starting to corrode
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front out chassis legs starting to corrode
both outer sill starting to corrode
both outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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V307 XBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 V307 XBD, 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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V307 XBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.
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