MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Some welding has been done on sills o/s sill has filler flaking of rear but no hole
Brake performance not tested Unable too do brakes as vehicle would not run properly (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested Vehicle would not run properly (7.3.A.1)
Some welding has been done on sills o/s sill has filler flaking of rear but no hole
Vehicle running badly and backfiring
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre is on twi
slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre is on twi
slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool
Oil leak
bushes slightly deteriated
gaiter slightly deteriated
slight corrosion to various parts of underbody
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil mist rear shock absorbers
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside front tyre has deep splits
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J546 EEE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 J546 EEE, 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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J546 EEE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1998.
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