MOT Status
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69,380 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion nearside and offside rear inner arches
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight uneven service brake application between fronts
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake slight lagging
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake slight lagging
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose fixing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front both tyres worn on outer edge
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
whole underbody corroded
underbody corrosion
rear brake disc corroded
Wiper blades wearing.
Offside rear sill going rusty.
Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.
Front tyres worn on outer edges.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.
Front tyres wearing on edges.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear outer sill rusting.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside rear outer sill rusting.
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 NAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 A5 NAV, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A5 NAV registered?
A5 NAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is A5 NAV safe to buy?
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