MOT Status
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119,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
underbody of vehicle covered in heavy underseal
various suspension components covered in underseal and corroded
corrosion to all floor area
corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
advise corrosion to all floor areas
advise corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
advise nearside outer sill splitting and corroded borderline, secondry skin intact and secure .
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
advise corrosion to all floor areas
advise corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
advise nearside outer sill splitting and corroded borderline, secondry skin intact and secure .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion to chassis leg
Nearside Outer slight corrosion to sill
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front corrosion to chassis leg
Offside Outer slight corrosion to sill
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassie leg
Nearside Outer slight corrosion to sill
Offside Front slight corrosion to chassie leg
Offside Outer slight corrosion to sill
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front brake binding slightly but not showing on roller brake tester
both outer sills corroded
exhaust corroded
o/s/f chassie leg corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both outer sills corroded
exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both outer sills corroded
exhaust corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corrosion
general corrosion to steering and suspension parts
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear discs corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
off side front tyre outre wall kerbed and weakened
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X48 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 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 X48 EGM, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X48 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2000.
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