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ExpiredMileage
97,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear brake pipes corroding
corrosion not through all skins o/s/f chassis + n/s/f inner wheel arch
front brake pads getting low
o/s headlight image poor
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anti roll bar d bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion not through all skins o/s/f chassis + n/s/f inner wheel arch
front brake pads getting low
rear brake pipes corroding
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing lower around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Front no.plate position poor (on bonnet)
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill & under sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both headlamps, beam images slightly weak.
Evidence of filler at rear of nearside sill.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse brake pipe above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front most chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Evidence of filler at rear of nearside sill.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse brake pipe above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front most chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wipers in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar link loose. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wearing low(2.5mm)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front and rear discs are slightly worn/deteriorated
Both front tyres are deteriorated on outer sidewalls and tyre shoulders, no cord or ply exposed.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Y588 NHR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 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 Y588 NHR, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y588 NHR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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