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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension components heavealy corrosion
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to all front suspension components
surface corrosion to all rear suspension components
all front suspension components surface corrosion
all rear suspension components surface corrosion
underside surface corrosion
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split in treads VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split in treads VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Park brake lever has VERY little reserve travel
Suspension components front and rear (including sub-frames) - corroded - heavily corroded in places
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split in treads VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split in treads VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Park brake lever has VERY little reserve travel
Suspension components front and rear (including sub-frames) - corroded - heavily corroded in places
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to all suspension areas
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
General surface corrosion on all rear suspension parts
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front and rear pads getting low
oil keak on engine
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front and rear pads getting low
oil keak on engine
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y739 RDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y739 RDG, 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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Y739 RDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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