MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all 4 shock absorbers corroded
both front and rear subframes corroded
both outer sills corroded
front and rear subframe bushes perished
headlamps deteriated
Emissions unable to be completed (exhaust leak) (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all 4 shock absorbers corroded
both front and rear subframes corroded
both outer sills corroded
front and rear subframe bushes perished
headlamps deteriated
Central Rear rear exhaust box corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
general light corrosion
Front brake disc covers are corroded
front and rear sub frames are slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all suspension arms are corroding
front brake back plates corroded both sides
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
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Y579 BSX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y579 BSX, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y579 BSX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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