MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion starting to nsf inner wing
Os and ns track rod end boots split
Osr Park brake low effort
Osr brake caliper showing dampness
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and subframes
Washers low effort
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion starting to nsf inner wing
Os and ns track rod end boots split
Osr Park brake low effort
Osr brake caliper showing dampness
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and subframes
Washers low effort
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded and painted with thick paint
offside rear wing excess corrosion at lower join
Front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded also painted with heavy waxoyl
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.
front and rear brake discs pitted
front and rear floors and chassis rails light corrosion
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 150--190 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear corroded (3.5.1i)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded
many front and rear suspension components are corroded
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres are perished
all suspension components are rusty
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
front and rear floors dented
front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
vehicle has been standing
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
floors damaged
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front pads not working full width of disc
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
advisories as per original test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside front and rear brake discs are rusty and slightly pitted(car has been standing for sometime)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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H227 TEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H227 TEP, 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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H227 TEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1998.
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