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56,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system slightly rusty/corroded.
Front suspension has slight surface rust.
Handbrake lever close to end of travel.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak radiator bottom hose ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust coupling (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished on shoulders 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished around shoulders whole circumference 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
parking brake lever travel is long
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake travel is long
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread with various small cuts. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to approx 3mm. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
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)
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V501 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 V501 FLC, 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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V501 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.
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