MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tail lights brighter than should be
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tail lights brighter than should be
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all rear lights are brighter than should be,
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
non cat fiited .
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
chassis underneath has areas damadged...
headlights weak patterns...
n/s/r suspension bush play/wear..
n/s/r tyre worn low to limit on inner areas..
pedal travel...
rear brakes show low effort...
wipers weak clearing screen..
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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BRU 694A is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BRU 694A, 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 BRU 694A registered?
BRU 694A is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.
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