MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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BET 12T is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BET 12T, 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 BET 12T registered?
BET 12T is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 1998.
Is BET 12T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BET 12T shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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