MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
catalyst has a rattle inside
vehicle under side flaky with rust
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside floor slightly corroded and small hole
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front chassis heavily corroded strong advise
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
brake hose unions corroded and rigid brake pipes corroded in places
floors corroded
sills repaired
slight oil leak
suspension arms and subframes heavily corroded
suspension bushes deteriorating
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front chassis heavily corroded strong advise
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
brake hose unions corroded and rigid brake pipes corroded in places
floors corroded
sills repaired
slight oil leak
suspension arms and subframes heavily corroded
suspension bushes deteriorating
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broke off (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front chassis corroded strong advise
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding
brake hoses unions corroding and corrosion to brake pipes in places
floors corrosion
minor oil leak
sills repaired
slight deterioration to suspension bushes
subframes corroded
suspension arms heavily corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres starting to split and perish
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres starting to split and perish
o/s outer sill weak at rear
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside rear tyre wear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X916 RBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 X916 RBD, 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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X916 RBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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