MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
rear differential mounting cracked
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements position & colour of fining bolts (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer, excessive corrosion at wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer , excessive corrosion at wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
rear differential mounting cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front shock absorbers provide differing damping.
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
f/brake discs badly deteriated
f/suspension units & mount areas corroded
park brake 17% on rbt(borderline pass)
r/brake discs badly deteriated(o/s marginal pass)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
f/brake discs badly deteriated
f/suspension units & mount areas corroded
r/brake discs badly deteriated(o/s marginal pass)
as per vt32 issued 10.08 04/04/2007
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
both r/tyres perished & very close to legal limit
drag on n/s/f brake
f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin
o/s/f tyre badly perished
r/brake discs very badly deteriated(very marginal passes)
wiper blades deteriated
as per vt32 issued 22/03/2006 at 9.52
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
both steering rack boots split
f/brake discs deteriated
o/s h/brake efficiency down slightly
o/s/f tyre badly perished
oil leak
rear brake discs badly deteriated
slight drag on f/brakes
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H585 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 H585 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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H585 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 1998.
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