MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front on inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All anti roll bar link bushes splitting slightly
Both front tyres worn close to legal limit
Rear brake discs corroded
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All anti roll bar link bushes splitting slightly
Both front tyres worn close to legal limit
Rear brake discs corroded
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes
Corrosion on all jacking points
Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Intermittant fault on ignition switch
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on all jacking points
Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Intermittant fault on ignition switch
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All anti roll bar mounting bushes perrished
Both rear axle mounting bushes worn
Both rear+ nearside front shock absorber dust boots split
Corrosion on both front and front to rear brake pipes
Corrosion on both outer sills
Corrosion on exhaust
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
All anti roll bar mounting bushes perrished
Both rear axle mounting bushes worn
Both rear+ nearside front shock absorber dust boots split
Corrosion on both front and front to rear brake pipes
Corrosion on both outer sills
Corrosion on exhaust
Both rear shock absorber dust boots split
Corrosion on both front brake pipes
Corrosion on fuel lines
Corrosion on nearside outer sill and wheel arch
Nearside front shock absorber dust boot split
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both rear shock absorber dust boots split
Corrosion on both front brake pipes
Corrosion on fuel lines
Corrosion on nearside outer sill and wheel arch
Nearside front shock absorber dust boot split
corrosion on both front + rear centre brake pipes
nearside front shock dust boot split
rear antiroll bar mounting bushes perrished
corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
nearside front shock absorber boot split
corrosion on rear centre brake pipe
near side front shock absorber dust boot split
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both front shock absorber dust boots split
corrosion on rear centre brake pipe
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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G870 TBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 G870 TBD, 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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G870 TBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1998.
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