MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advise park brake lever nearing end of reserve travel needs adjusting,
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 195/50/15 ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 195/50/15 ()
Rear Standard wheels fitted rear, 185/60/14.
Advise park brake lever nearing end of reserve travel needs adjusting,
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 195/50/15 ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 195/50/15 ()
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Standard wheels fitted rear, 185/60/14.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)
inner sills have corrosion
rear shockers soft
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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K542 HAO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 K542 HAO, 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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K542 HAO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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