MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OS to NS rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F & O/S/F chassis rails under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F & O/S/F chassis rails under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
deterioation to all underside suspension bushes
offside underside sill area repaired and painted
slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall
surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake cable insecure rear to brake caliper (3.5.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
deterioation to all underside suspension bushes
offside underside sill area repaired and painted
slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall
surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general corrosion around underside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
clutch pedal rubber worn & split
general corrosion around underside
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
N/S/R inner sill slightly corroded
front chassis legs slightly corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/R inner sill slightly corroded
front chassis legs slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
anti squeal shim missing from n/s/r brake pad
corrosion in various places
front discs worn
oil leak
play in nearsdie headlight
travel on handbrak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
nearside rear brake pads low
oil leak
travel on hanbrake
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V890 KWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V890 KWO, 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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V890 KWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1999.
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