MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH chassis rails scuffed and dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH chassis rails scuffed and dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/ footwells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails damaged due to ride height (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/ footwells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails damaged due to ride height (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
vehicle lowered
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both chassis rails scuffed and dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle has been lowered
both sill edges rusted slightly
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both chassis rails scuffed and dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both sill edges rusted slightly
Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear body damage
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear body damage
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust sticks out beyond the bodywork!! (6.1.B.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E18 NOS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 E18 NOS, 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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E18 NOS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2001.
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