MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
general underbody corrosion
n/s outer sill corroded
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
hazard switch loose
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIW 8436 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VIW 8436, 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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What year was VIW 8436 registered?
VIW 8436 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is VIW 8436 safe to buy?
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