MOT Status
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Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension components corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension components corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge
all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all four tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all four tyres worn on inside edge
all four tyres bald on inner edges
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
all four tyres bald on inner edges
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
two rear tyres bald on inner edges
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
two rear tyres bald on inner edges
o/s/r & n/s/r outter sills corroded but not holed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
o/s/r & n/s/r outter sills corroded but not holed
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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L281 SUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L281 SUB, 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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L281 SUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1998.
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