MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased rear pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm tread
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
battery light on
both rear sills corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased rear pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm tread
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
battery light on
both rear sills corroding
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
battery light on
oil leak
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
battery light on
oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - greased (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
battery light staying on
coolant leak
oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
offside wiper blade split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Both front tyre's wearing on the inner & outer edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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V401 SWT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 V401 SWT, 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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V401 SWT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1999.
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