MOT Status
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80,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to suspension components
Corrosion underside in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Wing corroding
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside outer body sill corroded
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside outer body sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion underside in places
Corrosion underside
Exhaust corroding
Front Number plate damaged
Heavy corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Wing heavily corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Wing harsh corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Corrosion underside
Exhaust corroding
Front Number plate damaged
Heavy corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Wing heavily corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Lower Wing harsh corrosion
coil springs corroded/deteriorated
corrosion underside
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
harsh corrosion to front inner wheel arches
suspension arms (all) corroded/deteriorated
anti roll bar drop links deteriorated
coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
corrosion underside
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
anti roll bar drop links deteriorated
coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
corrosion underside
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
shock absorbers corroded
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside in places
anti roll bar drop links deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
anti roll bar drop links deteriorated
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside in places
corrosion underside
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
rear brake pads low
corrosion underside
exhaust system corroded
rear brake pads low
rear exhaust system corroded
slight corrosion underside of car in places
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V438 FDY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 V438 FDY, 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 V438 FDY registered?
V438 FDY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.
Is V438 FDY safe to buy?
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