MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer sill panel has been repaired
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)
Rear both shock absorber dust cover split
all ball joint gaiters starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer sill panel has been repaired
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)
Rear both shock absorber dust cover split
all ball joint gaiters starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover perished
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
imported vehicle
vehicle has been lowered
imported vehicle
vehicle has been lowered
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
imported vehicle
vehicle has been lowered
vehicle has been lowered
advise exhausdt system is in poor codition
advise rear brake pipes are rusty
advise underneath of vehicle rusty and in poor condition
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
advise exhausdt system is in poor codition
advise rear brake pipes are rusty
advise underneath of vehicle rusty and in poor condition
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear chassis & suspension springs corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J282 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 J282 LPX, 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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J282 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.
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