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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as veiwed from engine bay, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides, (4.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis,also under side corroded in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing meets chassis,also under side corroded in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides, (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg, (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & wing, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides, (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg, (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & wing, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under side corroded in many places,
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BOTH SIDES, (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under side corroded in many places,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front /rear inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front brake balance
metal brake pipes corroding
offside and nearside front chassis corroding
offside and nearside front lower shock rubber bush splitting and perishing
offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding
offside and nearside rear suspension componants corroding
offside front brake binding on slightly
rear brake balance
suspension components corroding
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake balance
suspension components corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both number plates discolouring
front brake pads worn low
offside & nearside front bottom shock rubbers perishing badly
offside & nearside front chassis corroding
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both number plates discolouring
front brake pads worn low
offside & nearside front bottom shock rubbers perishing badly
offside & nearside front chassis corroding
slight oil leak from engine
BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN LOW
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING
rear number plate discolouring
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BUSHES PERISHING
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING
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 NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE
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V81 VNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 V81 VNV, 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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V81 VNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.
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