MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
offside front sidelamp worked when tapped
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front sidelamp worked when tapped
all front upper & lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
both front wiper blades slightly smeary
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all front upper & lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
both front wiper blades slightly smeary
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
All four front ball joint boots are perished
Apperars to have wrong wheel nuts fitted to N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R wheels
Brake discs are rusty
Front number plate is insecure
N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are perished
Sills are rusty in the door shuts
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
N/S mirror is insecure
N/S/F tyre is perished and worn on the inside
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
hand brake could do with adjustment, †near side front nail in tread, †all drop links perished some play, †
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K601 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K601 PFB, 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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K601 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1998.
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