MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at mount clips (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake ferrules slightly corroded
both headlamps - aim on upper limits
brake pipes undersealed
oil leak
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded - chalked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill / floor corroded - chalked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all brake ferrules slightly corroded
both headlamps - aim on upper limits
brake pipes undersealed
oil leak
undertray fitted
corrosion on all chassis rails & floors
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on both rear undersills
corrosion both front wishbones and suspension
corrosion both outer sills
corrosion n/s/r brake disc
corrosion on all chassis rails and cross members
corrosion on rear suspension and wishbones
corrosion on brake disc s
corrosion on chassis rails
corrosion on both rear brake discs
sills borderline
All Anti roll bar link bushes are perished
Brake pipes have some surface corrosion
Engine smokes when cold
Fuel pipes are heavily corroded
N/S/F tyre perishing on the sidewall
N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge
Under-side of body has some heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All Anti roll bar link bushes are perished
Brake pipes have some surface corrosion
Engine smokes when cold
Fuel pipes are heavily corroded
N/S/F tyre perishing on the sidewall
N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge
Under-side of body has some heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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G122 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 G122 XTY, 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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G122 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.
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