MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all suspension ball joint dust covers are perishing
both front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing
both rear outer sills are in a poor condition
front tyres are wearing on the inside edge
under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of car and suspension components corroding
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of car and suspension components corroding
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO 0.77% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded
slight corrosion on coil springs / slight oil leak x water leak / chip on screen / slight corrosion on suspension units
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
slight corrosion on coil springs / slight oil leak x water leak / chip on screen / slight corrosion on suspension units
corrosion on subframes x suspension units
nail in o/s/f tyre / n/s/r tyre close to limit / o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner /
Emissions not tested due to over heating (7.3.A.1)
corrosion on subframes x suspension units
nail in o/s/f tyre / n/s/r tyre close to limit / o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner /
O/S SILL CORRODING / O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING / CHIP ON SCREEN / DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE / NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE / CORROSION ON FRONT XREAR SUSPESION UNITS / O/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT /
OILLEAKS / REAR ARCHES CORRODING
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
O/S SILL CORRODING / O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING / CHIP ON SCREEN / DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE / NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE / CORROSION ON FRONT XREAR SUSPESION UNITS / O/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT /
OILLEAKS / REAR ARCHES CORRODING
CHIP ON SCREEN
CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES X SUSPENSION UNITS
DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL
O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING
SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
CHIP ON SCREEN
CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES X SUSPENSION UNITS
DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL
O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING
SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS
REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALLS
SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS
SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS
SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALLS
SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS
SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS
SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S CHASSIE RAIL
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
CORRSION ON O/S/R BRAKE DISCS
SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL
SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT TYRES
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V541 OAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 V541 OAB, 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 V541 OAB registered?
V541 OAB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1999.
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