MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
advise rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components show corrosion
n/s/f chassis in engine bay shows corrosion
undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components show corrosion
n/s/f chassis in engine bay shows corrosion
undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge / perishing and damaged on side wall
N/S/R Service brake effort low
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust in poor condition
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust in poor condition
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust for corrosion
wipers starting to split & smear
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front discs corroded (may need replacing soon)
front pads 85% worn
n/s/f tyre worn outter edge (close to limit)
n/s/r tyre on limit (1.6mm)
o/s/f tyre wearing outter edge
o/s/r tyre on limit (1.6mm)
rear discs corroded (advise replacements)
rear pads 80% worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear brake discs worn /corroding
power steerind pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M20 MXV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 M20 MXV, 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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M20 MXV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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