MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
300,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s outer sills corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Both outer sills are very corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
offside front wing corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
corrosion to front and rear suspension
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
corrosion to front and rear suspension
vehicle has been undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front anti roll bar links deteriorated
both rear anti roll bar links deteriorated
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
vehicle has been undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
both front anti roll bar links deteriorated
both rear anti roll bar links deteriorated
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
vehicle has been undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
rear anti roll bar links deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
all coil springs corroded
both inner sills are very corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
both rear anti roll bar links deteriorated
corrosion to floor pan
corrosion to front and rear suspension
oil leak
vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
all coil springs corroded
all rear anti roll bar links deteriorated
all rear brake pipes corroded
both inner sills are very corroded and holed in places but not within a prescribed area
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
offside front tyre is on the legal limit (inner edge
vehicle is in poor condition due to corrosion
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear part of inner sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear part of inner sill (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front part of chassis/floor pan (2.4.A.3)
all coil springs corroded
all rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both inner sills are very corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
offside front tyre is on the legal limit (inner edge)
rear anti roll bar links deteriorated
vehicle is in poor condition underneath due to corrosion
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to inner sills and floorpan
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge v close to limit
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to inner sills and floorpan
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge v close to limit
all rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both front anti roll bar link bushes worn
corrosion to inner sills (but not within a prescribed area)
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both front anti roll bar link bushes worn
corrosion to inner sills (but not within a prescribed area)
oil leak
Oil leak
all coil sprigs corroded
corrosion to both sills and rear wheel arches
corrosion to front and rear suspension
nearside front brake pipe lightly corroded
offside rear tyre is on the legal limit
rear brake pipes lightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in front and rear suspension, sills, chassis and n/s rear wheel arch
exhaust rusty
oil leak
all suspension coil springs are corroded. The shock absorbers also has dust covers that have perished
both the clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn
corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner plus outer sills and the door shuts
exhaust system is corroded
offside front floor has been poorly welded
oil leaks in the engine bay
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
all suspension coil springs are corroded. The shock absorbers also has dust covers that have perished
both the clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn
corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner plus outer sills and the door shuts
exhaust system is corroded
offside front floor has been poorly welded
oil leaks in the engine bay
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise central high level stop light has been converted into a fog light
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine losing water from cooling system and temperature going a little high
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear outer sill corroded very close to excess
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L377 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 L377 XHW, 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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L377 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.
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