MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sec x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sec (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sec (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat back broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine From behind engine all around bulked and down onto nearside suspension arm and brake line components. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper likely to become detached Both bumper mounts have rotted away leaving bumper very insecure likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Engine has a misfire
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body muddy (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
engine slight mis-fire
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center of floor to sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
engine slight mis-fire
Offside front inner arch, rear of arch, behind trim corroded.
Offside rear brake binding
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside front inner arch, rear of arch, behind trim corroded.
Offside rear brake binding
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded innner (5.2.6)
Offside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded innner (5.2.6)
Offside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure bolts are loose (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front washers poor operation
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s & n/s rear tires have cuts deep enough to reach cords[cords not visable].
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M255 YVX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 M255 YVX, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M255 YVX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 1995.
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