MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion on front and rear suspension components and floor pans and sills
both front and rear wishbone arms o/s and n/s are rusting
front and rear under body is rusting and not in good conditon
front brake pads are worn
o/s front tyre is wearing on both edges and cracking on the sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front and rear wishbone arms o/s and n/s are rusting
front and rear under body is rusting and not in good conditon
front brake pads are worn
o/s front tyre is wearing on both edges and cracking on the sidewall
under body ov the car is rusting
both front and rear subframes are rusting
both front brake back plates are rusted
front and rear wishbone armes are rusting
o/s front tyre is worn on both edges and cracking on the tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front and rear subframes are rusting
both front brake back plates are rusted
front and rear wishbone armes are rusting
o/s front tyre is worn on both edges and cracking on the tread
under body ov the car is rusting
both front and rear wisbone arms and subframes are rusted
both front brake back plates are rusted
n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on both edges and are cracking on the tread
underbody ov the car is rusted all over
wiper blades
Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front and rear wisbone arms and subframes are rusted
both front brake back plates are rusted
n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on both edges and are cracking on the tread
underbody ov the car is rusted all over
wiper blades
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 NMO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 A9 NMO, 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 A9 NMO registered?
A9 NMO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.
Is A9 NMO safe to buy?
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