MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis, front to rear
rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis, front to rear
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsf side light dim
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsf sidelight dim
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf and osf inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsf sidelight dim
Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion osr chassis previous repair (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion underside of chassis and floor area (6.1.B.2)
nsf side light dim
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion osr chassis previous repair (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion underside of chassis and floor area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nsf side light dim
slight corrsion to chassis and floor area
BOTH SIDE LIGHTS DIM
Offside Front MARKER LIGHT DIM
Offside Front TYRE VEAY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE
REAR LIGHTS HAVE A DARK TINT
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES ON OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR LIGHTS HAVE A DARK TINT
BOTH SIDE LIGHTS DIM
Offside Front MARKER LIGHT DIM
Offside Front TYRE VEAY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE
Offside Rear VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES ON OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
gear box seal slightly leaking
uneven tyre wear nsf
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil pressure switch wire broken off sump plug.
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil pressure switch wire broken off sump plug.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all rear metal brake pipes staring to corrode
o/s front chassis starting ti corrode
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
all rear metal brake pipes staring to corrode
o/s front chassis starting ti corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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G422 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 G422 YBA, 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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G422 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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