MOT Status
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97,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive *GEARBOX* (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed INITIAL TEST FAILED ON CO%, DURING FULL EMISSIONS TEST ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWING HOT, WITH CABIN HEATER RUNNING AT FULL TO ASSIST COOLING, TEST ABORTED FOR SAFETY OF ENGINE (8.2.1.2 (d))
HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY IMBALANCE ON N/S, MEASURED AT 46%
EMISSIONS MAXIMUM CO% HAS ONLY JUST BEEN ACHIEVED, CATALYTIC CONVERTER VERY SLOW TO REDUCE CO%
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO CONVERT
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO CONVERT
Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASH CAM ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf inner arch/chassis and repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE
CATALYTIC CONVERTER EFFICIENCY DETERIORATED
CATALYTIC CONVERTER EFFICIENCY DETERIORATED, VEHICLE REQUIRED FULL EMISSION TEST WITH INCREASED LIMITS TO PASS TEST
ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE
N/S/F BRAKE BINDING
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS
O/S/F OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW
POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD
BOTH FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO START CONVERSION
N/S/F DIRT SHIELD INSECURE
N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL JOINT FIXING IS NOT TO THE FULL DEPTH OF RETAINING NUT
N/S/R TREAD DEPTH LOW IN THE CENTRE OF TREAD PATTERN
O/S/F BRAKE PAD LOW
O/S/R TREAD DEPTH APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS
PUNCTURE IN O/S/R TYRE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 3.7.B.7
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Handbrake travel high
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake travel high
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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V371 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V371 PJW, 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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V371 PJW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.
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