MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing various signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing various signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake rubbing slightly
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake rubbing slightly
rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear brake pads getting low
front and rear brake pads getting low
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V527 FGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V527 FGK, 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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V527 FGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1999.
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