MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to suspension parts
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion to os and ns inner sill
Corrosion to os and ns inner sils
Corrosion to suspension parts
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to front and rear suspension arms
corrosion to os and ns inner sills but not excessive
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/. Rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/. Rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall perrished- no cords exposed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)
Surface corrosion on all brake discs
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall perrished- no cords exposed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)
Surface corrosion on all brake discs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine undertray fitted †
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to front end
high level stop lamp not working
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L452 RHJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L452 RHJ, 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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L452 RHJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1998.
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