MOT Status
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82,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and wishbone (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and wishbone (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front sub frame corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under body surface rust
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashed headlamp with indicator (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES
Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES
Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE BEING STORED
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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V896 HHU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V896 HHU, 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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V896 HHU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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