MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undersealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion front and rear of the vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes into the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion front and rear of the vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes into the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak from engine
Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to excessive water & steam in exhaust system (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion in front & rear chassis & sub-frame areas
corrosion in front & rear suspension arms areas
corrosion in power steering pipes
n/s & o/s/f headlamps outer lens badly stained
o/s/f wiper blade smearing
oil leaks
some front & rear suspension rubbers cracked & perished
stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion in exhaust system.
stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
bad corrosion in front & rear chassis & floor & inner sills & suspension sub-frames & suspension arms areas req's attention.
corrosion in exhaust system.
front lower P A S steering pipes corroded.req's attention
n/s/r number plate light dim.
stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bad corrosion in front & rear suspension areas req's attention.
corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system.
corrosion in chassis & floor areas.
n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass stained.
stone chip in front windscreen.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion in n/s & o/s lower outer sills & rear wings areas req's attention.
corrosion in rear exhaust system.
n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass stained.
n/s/r number plate light dim.
surface corrosion under vehicle area.
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion in n/s & o/s lower outer sills & rear wings areas req's attention.
corrosion in rear exhaust system.
n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass stained.
n/s/r number plate light dim.
surface corrosion under vehicle area.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear discs rusted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
front no plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
front no plate cracked
o/s rear tyre worn inner edge
rear brakes worn low
o/s/f tyre worn 3mm & inner & outer walls damaged.
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
rear tyres worn 3mm.
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
corrosion in n/s outer sill area.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion in n/s outer sill.
slight corrosion in n/s outer sill.
o/s/f tyre worn 1.6mm req's replaceing. †o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.
front and rear brake pads starting to get low
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front and rear brake pads starting to get low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B26 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 B26 RBO, 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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B26 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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