MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all tyres close to limit
fog light poor
o/s front tyre getting lower on edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to n/s flexi corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers split
sills,wheelboxes+/inner wings,rear wheelboxes,floors,subframe/mountings,etc showing corrosion/corroded
tyre slightly perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelbox (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelbox (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated has cover (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to n/s flexi corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers split
fog light poor
o/s front tyre getting lower on edge
sills,wheelboxes+/inner wings,rear wheelboxes,floors,subframe/mountings,etc showing corrosion/corroded
tyre slightly perished
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion showing/corroded inner wing,sills,rear wheelboxes underside etc
for light slightly poor/temp repaired
front wheels :165/55/13 rears 185/55/14
handbrake stiff/slightly poor
headlamp beam patterns slightly poor
rear numberplate slightly poor/has cover over it
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering level can not be seen
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering level can not be seen
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all tyres showing perrishing/perrished
both h/lamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated
front suspension wishbone bushes showing slight deterioratioin
front+rear brake discs pitted
n/s handbrake slightly poor
rear number plate slightly obscured
underside showing some corrosion/corroded inc:sills.floors.chassis+door shut etc
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all tyres showing perrishing/perrished
both h/lamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated
front suspension wishbone bushes showing slight deterioratioin
front+rear brake discs pitted
n/s handbrake slightly poor
rear number plate slightly obscured
underside showing some corrosion/corroded inc:sills.floors.chassis+door shut etc
REar discs slightly pitted on inner surface
o/s/r sill slightly corroded
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
REar discs slightly pitted on inner surface
o/s/r sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J232 CDT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J232 CDT, 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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J232 CDT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.
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