MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded been painted (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear number plate deteriorated
surface corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear number plate deteriorated
surface corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
all suspension bushes slightly perished
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all suspension bushes slightly perished
slight bind on front wheels
underside and components heavily corroded and undersealed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
slight bind on front brakes
underside and components heavily corroded and undersealed in places
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under car and front and rear suspension rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s rear tyre low on pressure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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X842 ODX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 X842 ODX, 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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X842 ODX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 December 2000.
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