MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension corroded
centre brake lamp disconnected
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension corroded
centre brake lamp disconnected
light corrosion on front and rear suspension
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
light corrosion on front and rear suspension
front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
offside rear outer sill corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FEZ 5352 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 FEZ 5352, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FEZ 5352 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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