MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear brakes , nearside rear binding slighly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
movement in wiper mechanism
surface corrosion offside front chassis under wheel arch
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
movement in wiper mechanism
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear brakes , nearside rear binding slighly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion offside front chassis under wheel arch
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end section of front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end section lighlty corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front under wheel arch body chassis section corrosion
head lamp lenses starting to deteriorate
Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front body secion under wheel arch corrosion
offside & nearside front tyres tread cracked on edges
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint section (6.1.2 (a))
Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front body secion under wheel arch corrosion
offside & nearside front tyres tread cracked on edges
Evidence of power steering fluid on pipe at steering rack
Offside Front Chassis section under wheel arch light corrosion
Offside Rear Brake binding on slightly
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Valve stem seriously damaged Nearside front perished (4.1.D.1e)
Evidence of power steering fluid on pipe at steering rack
Offside Front Chassis section under wheel arch light corrosion
Offside Rear Brake binding on slightly
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Valve stem slightly damaged Offside rear perished (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch fluid level on minimum
front brake discs lightly corroded inner edges
offside front chassis under wheel arch surface corrosion
offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch fluid level on minimum
front brake discs lightly corroded inner edges
offside front chassis under wheel arch surface corrosion
offside rear brake binding slightly
clutch pedal rubber worn
Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pedal rubber worn
offside wiper blade not clearing well
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front chassis coroded.
Brake pedal rubber worn
Offside front side light bulb output poor
Offside wiper blade split
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust heavily corroded where centre pipe joins rear silencer
heat shield tied up with cable ties
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust heavily corroded where centre pipe joins rear silencer
heat shield tied up with cable ties
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both outer sills corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear brake imballance needs attention ,offside rear.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
gear box undertray corroded badly
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V432 FAJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 V432 FAJ, 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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V432 FAJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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