MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f door mirror missing
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight worn on inner edges
oil leak
rear for light dim
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f door mirror missing
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight worn on inner edges
oil leak
rear for light dim
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres slight worn on edges
centre brake light inop
n/s door mirror missing
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel archs corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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)
nearside door mirror missing.
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre stop lamp not working
front & rear brake discs corroded
rear reg.plate font slightly wrong
slight front brake bind
vehicle pulls slightly to right on braking
o/r fog light dim
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
rear fog light dim
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
rear fog light dim
All 4 tyres deteriorated slightly
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
All 4 tyres deteriorated slightly
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre brake light not working,rear fog light fitted and working in its place
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre brake light not working,rear fog light fitted and working in its place
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion of underside
front brake discs pitted slightly
parking brake lever travel long but not excessive
rear brake discs pitted slightly
front brake discs pitted slightly
corrosion of underside
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
parking brake lever travel long but not excessive
rear brake discs pitted slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front brake is binding slightly not affecting testable items
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B29 OOY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 B29 OOY, 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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B29 OOY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.
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