MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,552 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange at back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
near side and off side chassis are heavily deformed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside chassis is holed (impact damage).
near side and off side chassis are heavily deformed
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil requires topping up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs starting to corrode car starting to corrode underneath
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake discs starting to corrode car starting to corrode underneath
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V397 SVY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 V397 SVY, 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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What year was V397 SVY registered?
V397 SVY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V397 SVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V397 SVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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