MOT Status
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150,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear stabiliser bar bolt missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (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))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear stabiliser bar bolt missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake discs slightly pitted
parking brake lever close to reserve travel limit
suspension, steering and brake components corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system corroded
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
front and rear brake discs slightly pitted
suspension,brakes and steering components corroded
all steering and suspension components corroded
both rear tyres on inner edges
o/s/r inner sill corroding
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all steering and suspension components corroded
both rear tyres on inner edges
o/s/r inner sill corroding
corrosion to o/s/r inner sill
corrosion to suspension and steering componants
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to all brake discs
corrosion to inner rear sills
general corrosion to under side of vehicle
o/s/f brake sticking slightly
slight brake judder on both front brakes
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
alternator shows signs of overheating
near side rear and off side front brakes slightly sticking
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear discs slightly worn
both rear outer sills starting to corrode
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both rear outer sills starting to corrode
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M14 TAO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M14 TAO, 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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M14 TAO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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