MOT Status
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124,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both indicators operate at the same time (4.4.3 (b))
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Service and parking brake only just met minimum requirements.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Service and parking brake only just met minimum requirements.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
f/n/s brake slight binding
front bumper loose
front tyres edges worn
r/n/s outer sill corroded
r/n/s tyre inner edge worn
windscreen slight damage
front tyres edges worn †bumpers loose
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
front tyres edges worn †bumpers loose
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
clutch slave cylinder leaking// †clutch slipping// †surface corrosion under vehicle
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K558 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K558 SNP, 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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K558 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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