MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,588 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR tyre cracked and perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on all steering and suspension components
bad oil leak on engine
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bad oil leak on engine
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres have splitts and rear exhaust box deteriorated and off side rear brake disc corrioded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear silencer corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear silencer corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Advise offside rear service & parking brakes did not lock out on brake test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill step covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advise offside rear service & parking brakes did not lock out on brake test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill step covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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G297 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G297 HFS, 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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G297 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1998.
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