MOT Status
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92,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake warning light stays ON
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake warning light stays ON
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower corrosion at bottom.
n/s and o/s chassis has surface rust
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower corrosion at bottom.
n/s and o/s chassis has surface rust
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing has corrosion not within prescribed area
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle rusty
exhaust corroded
parking brake needs adjusting
under body slight surface corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing has corrosion not within prescribed area
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle rusty
exhaust corroded
parking brake needs adjusting
under body slight surface corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back to afore section join corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back to afore section join corroded
osr tyre nail
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)
exhaust back to afore section join corroded
nsr tyre nail
os front/middle floor corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
undertray
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os front/middle, floor (2.4.A.3)
exhaust back box to forward section join corroded
front and rear registration plates stained
nsr tyre nail
Registration plate lamp not working nsr (1.1.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os front/middle, floor (2.4.A.3)
exhaust back box to forward section join corroded
front and rear registration plates stained
nsr tyre nail
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stain front number plate
stains rear number plate
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stain front number plate
stains rear number plate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear suspension very rusty
rear pads appear to be crambleing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V588 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 V588 FLE, 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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V588 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1999.
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