MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake pads low
Rear brake pads rusty & pitted
low effort on service brake
travel on parking brake
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake pads low
Rear brake pads rusty & pitted
low effort on service brake
travel on parking brake
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
repair to both rear inner sills and genaral age related corrosion
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres perished on sidewall
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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V982 FBY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V982 FBY, 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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V982 FBY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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