MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
290,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel pipes corrosion
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded section off front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front sec of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H718 XUG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H718 XUG, 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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H718 XUG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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