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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced treated with waxoil at the time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and adjoining panals and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and adjoining panals and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and adjoining panals and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced treated with waxoil at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced treated with waxoil at the time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and adjoining panals and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and adjoining panals and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and adjoining panals and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced treated with waxoil at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front and offside front tyres perishing
Nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches corrosion
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside front and offside front tyres perishing
Nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches corrosion
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in NSF upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower arm rear bush split, not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in NSF upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower arm rear bush split, not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre, cracking slightly across tread
Nearside Rear Tyre, cracking slightly across tread
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre, cracking slightly across tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Front wiper blade rubber split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four tyres tread lightly cracking
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade rubber split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four tyres tread lightly cracking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
the outer edges of both front tyres slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE56 OUW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2007 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 VE56 OUW, 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 19 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VE56 OUW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2007.
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