MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security EVIDENCE OF MINOR SURFACE CORROSION TO BODY (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front N/S/F BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY
early signs of surface body corrosion showing
front and rear discs corroded and pitted
Showing mild signs of corrosion
FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY
FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure PASSENGERS SEAT LOOSE (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake binding
power steering pipes badly corroded and weeping fluid
EVIDENCE OF SURFACE CORROSION TO VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Front BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
Rear BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED
REAR SUSPNSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front brake as slight bind
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s front brake as slight bind
front brake discs scored
front wipers spliting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs scored
front wipers spliting
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
advise front brake pads 3mm approx
advise offside outer sill starting too corrode
advise rear discs starting too corrode
rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
advise front brake pads 3mm approx
advise offside outer sill starting too corrode
advise rear discs starting too corrode
rear exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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F492 ODL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 F492 ODL, 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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F492 ODL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1998.
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