MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch severely corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion through out the underside of vehicle
Front subframe and steering/suspension components corroded
General oil leaks
General vehicle underbody condition corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear subframe & suspension components corroded
Slight exhaust blow
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front subframe and steering/suspension components corroded
General oil leaks
General vehicle underbody condition corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear subframe & suspension components corroded
Slight exhaust blow
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres wider than rears
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Signs of heat build up on nearside front brake disc
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres wider than rears
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Signs of heat build up on nearside front brake disc
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
patches of corrosion
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)
patches of corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wheels binding slightly
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front brake inbalance 25% on limits
nearside front wheel stiff to turn
offside front wheel stif to turn
play in steering
wipers in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front wheel stiff to turn
offside front wheel stif to turn
play in steering
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front no plate in poor condition
hazard switch in poor condition
offside headlamp lens cracked and pattern weak
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front no plate in poor condition
hazard switch in poor condition
slight oil leak
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
small cuts in both front tyre side walls
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
small cuts in both front tyre side walls
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H538 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 H538 BGN, 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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H538 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1998.
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