MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose around catalytic converter
front & rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose around catalytic converter
front & rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
centre exhaust bracket broken
front and rear suspension rusty
underside of vehicle covered in underseal covering some components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
centre exhaust bracket broken
front and rear suspension rusty
underside of vehicle covered in underseal covering some components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J589 WOA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 J589 WOA, 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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J589 WOA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1998.
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