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ExpiredMileage
147,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both chassis rails underside have signs of damage.
Front Both position and indicator lamps o/s and n/s have signs of moisture internally.
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Sill has signs of corrosion.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both chassis rails underside have signs of damage.
Front Both position and indicator lamps o/s and n/s have signs of moisture internally.
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Sill has signs of corrosion.
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front sub-frame corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded
rear sub-frame corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front sub-frame corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded
rear sub-frame corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front ball joint covers perished - Offside upper cover split but seals the joint when suspension at normal height (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor cracking in rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyres starting to crack a little with age
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyres starting to crack a little with age
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Corrosion starting on rear floor/sill joints
Nearside front tyre nearing 1.6mm tread wear limit
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion starting on rear floor/sill joints
Nearside front tyre nearing 1.6mm tread wear limit
Slight front brake judder
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Slight front brake judder
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
O/S Upper rear arm slid sideways on bushings
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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H674 FNV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 H674 FNV, 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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H674 FNV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.
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