MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all welding repairs unable to see to what standarded welding is due to undersealing over repairs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all welding repairs unable to see to what standarded welding is due to undersealing over repairs
high level stop lamp not working
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
high level stop lamp not working
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
corrosion to underbody and suspension
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edges
Oil leak
generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge
rear brake discs corroding inside edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge
rear brake discs corroding inside edges
near side rear tyre worn too limits// nearside front tyre worn on edge too limits//front brake pads worn too limits//rear brake pipes corroded//slight wear in offside steering rack end/
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all rear brake pipes corroded//
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pipes corroded//
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L343 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 L343 PRB, 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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L343 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.
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