MOT Status
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87,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underside corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
various suspension parts corroded
vehicle covered with under seal
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all suspension arms slightly corroded
both chassis legs have slight damage
front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded
n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves slightly perished
o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all suspension arms slightly corroded
both chassis legs have slight damage
front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded
n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves slightly perished
o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
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)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Front o/s + n/s upper and lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leak
rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front o/s + n/s upper and lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leak
rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
front and rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion
front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s/f chassis legs showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s/r chassis legs dented
o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak
front and rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion
front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s/f chassis legs showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s/r chassis legs dented
o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s chassis legs dented
o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
o/s and n/s chassis legs dented
o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion
All Tyres worn on inside edges
Front chassis legs corroded ahead of axle center line but not affecting steering and braking
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All Tyres worn on inside edges
Front chassis legs corroded ahead of axle center line but not affecting steering and braking
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing
nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play at nearside rear //hub//
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play at nearside rear //hub//
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V853 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V853 HBV, 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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V853 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.
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