MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded
Offside front outer sill corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Offside front outer sill corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail/spring mountings/both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings /both sides (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail/spring mountings/both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Upper coolant leak
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Upper coolant leak
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around sub frame and suspension mountings (front and rear of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames corroded.Also front and rear suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around sub frame and suspension mountings (front and rear of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames corroded.Also front and rear suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
components on the underside of the car are very rusty
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
components on the underside of the car are very rusty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake discs are corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V5 PAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 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 V5 PAT, 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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V5 PAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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