MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion on various parts of car
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
corrosion on parts of car
oil leak
brake pipes corrded
corrosion on various parts of car
slight play in n/s/f wheel
brake pipes corroded
anti roll bar links corroded
ball joint rubbers perishing
corrosion on various parts of car
oil leak
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
mist of oil on front shocks
rear tyres getting low
slight play in rear wheels
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s outer sill corroding.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s outer sill corroding.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r disc badly corroded
rear of off side sill badly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear brake discs corrosion setting in
front tyres side walls perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear brake discs corrosion setting in
front tyres side walls perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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F5 HYY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 F5 HYY, 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 F5 HYY registered?
F5 HYY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is F5 HYY safe to buy?
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