MOT Status
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149,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
brake fluid on low mark
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all tyres slightly perished
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H259 FPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 H259 FPX, 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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What year was H259 FPX registered?
H259 FPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is H259 FPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for H259 FPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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