MOT Status
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118,958 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
number of suspension components corroded
rear discs corroded
under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
number of suspension components corroded
rear discs corroded
under trays fitted,unable to check some components
All suspension component general corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
number of suspension components corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
front discs corroded on inside face
n/s/r disc corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
front discs corroded on inside face
n/s/r disc corroded
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
number of suspension parts corroded
o/s/r inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
number of suspension parts corroded
o/s/r inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/r wing to floor corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/r wing to floor corroded
Surface corrosion to all suspension components.
Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Surface corrosion to all suspension components.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limits (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits (3.5.1g)
all brake discs corroded and worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limits (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits (3.5.1g)
all brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All brake discs corroded. o/s door will not lock with key
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres cracked
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion forming nearside outer sill
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s/r outer sill corroded slightly.
windscreen chiped to limit of zone (A).
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
o/s/r outer sill corroded slightly.
windscreen chiped to limit of zone (A).
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear sill corroded near to the limit.
windscreen has two chips close together in zone (A) just with in the limit.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chip in windscreen zone (A) just within limit.
front tyres cracking slightly
all four tyres perished
front brake pads rirht on legal limit of thickness
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H26 DEB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 53 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.7%.
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 H26 DEB, 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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H26 DEB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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