MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension components corroded
Front sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear sub frame corroded
All suspension components corroded
Front sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
2 inner sill have slight corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs slightly worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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FIL 9028 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FIL 9028, 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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FIL 9028 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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