MOT Status
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105,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poorly repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poorly repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Corrosion to sill
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower under seal
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission failed (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower under seal
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing outer track rod end split pen missing (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (nil) (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side >upper &lower wish bones) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from main joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill >mark by yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill >mark by yellow chock (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side>.>also required new brake pad >rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill >mark by yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & mechanical component (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
body filler in nearside and offside outer sills poss unacceptable repair
engine oil leak
front brake imbalance
nearside front tyre close to limit worn on outer edge poss tracking problem
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside rear tyre cuts to inner and outer sidewalls
oil leak
Advisorys as test No563433786254 10/10/2006
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp also seems a little dim!
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Slight bind and judder from nearside front brake.
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M26 UJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 M26 UJH, 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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M26 UJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.
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