MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to base of front wings.
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to base of front wings.
parking brake lever slight high.
under body surface corrosion to chassis, and suspension components.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely low inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely low inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
parking brake lever slight high.
under body surface corrosion to chassis, and suspension components.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wing lowers corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wing lowers corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring power steering components
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Various underbody components corroded
various underbody components corroded
various underbody area's and components corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
various underbody area's and components corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight corrosion to o/s rear end of sill
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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K469 LMY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 K469 LMY, 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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K469 LMY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 1998.
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