MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion on underside components
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
General underside corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE NEED CHANGING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all suspension components corroded due to lack of use
scraping sound from n/s rear wheel when turned by hand
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear discs pitting
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
n/s front brake sticks slightly
n/s outer sill at rear getting weak
parking brake long
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corroded exhaust system.
deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.
rusted steering & suspension components.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
long travel on interior handbrake lever.
rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.
rusted front & rear suspension components.
rear brake pads getting low and hand brake long
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X981 ENM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 X981 ENM, 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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X981 ENM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2000.
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