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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Underneath vehicle corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
After market lowered suspension fitted all round
Heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components and front and rear sub frames
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis been crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis been crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
After marked lowered suspension fitted all round
Heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components and front and rear sub frames
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low in tread and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low in tread and devoid of tread on inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all shock bump stops and gaitors perished
both chassis rails badly dented
o/s/f brake binding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VIW 9840 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VIW 9840, 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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VIW 9840 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 1999.
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