MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake slightly binding.
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake slightly binding.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside wiper split
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake discs slighty pitted
all four tyres perished
slight corrosion to nearside rear door sill
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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CLZ 7783 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 CLZ 7783, 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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CLZ 7783 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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