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63,172 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve cat - rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
various underbody corrosion
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front wing corroded (bottom)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded at lower edges, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower, front and rear suspension wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded at lower edges, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower, front and rear suspension wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
inner sills and outer slightly corroded
suspension wishbones corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system front flexi banjo leaking to caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))
Offside handbrake low effort
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
inner sills and outer slightly corroded
suspension wishbones corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
General corrosion to all suspension components due to age of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear Top and Bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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V522 LAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V522 LAT, 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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V522 LAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.
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