MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise n/s sil surface corrsion
advise o/s/ r sil been welded
advise rear underside of vehicle surface corrsion
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise n/s sil surface corrsion
advise o/s/ r sil been welded
advise rear underside of vehicle surface corrsion
front suspension arms rusty, o/s/r sill rusty.
oil leak
stone chip on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front suspension arms rusty
o/s/r sill in a rusty condition
stone chip on windscreen
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front suspension arms rusty
o/s/r sill in a rusty condition
stone chip on windscreen
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALZ 4485 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 ALZ 4485, 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 ALZ 4485 registered?
ALZ 4485 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1998.
Is ALZ 4485 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALZ 4485 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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