MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill repaired (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.2.6)
wing insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside park brake cable/caliper arm stiff
slight corrosion at both outer sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust grease shield corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to o/s rear sill in unprescribed area
corrosion to o/s rear sill in unprescribed area
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake disks have surface corrosion due to being stood
rear number plate cracked
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake disks have surface corrosion due to being stood
rear brake pipes greased
rear number plate cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
brake fluid low. various oil leaks. underbody corroded. damage to alloy wheels. surface corrosion to brake pipes. front brake discs corroded and pitted.
slight fluctuation to n/s/f brake. rear coil springs corroded. cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K640 HRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 K640 HRP, 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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K640 HRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 1998.
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