MOT Status
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116,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front , slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth around inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower wing corroded and offside rear wheel arch
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front , slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth around inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower wing corroded and offside rear wheel arch
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four slightly rusty at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Body panel slightly loose both wins corroded at lower side sill's, offside rear wheel arch also corroding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill / floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective inoperative? (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four slightly rusty at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Body panel slightly loose both wins corroded at lower side sill's, offside rear wheel arch also corroding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 4 ()
engine MIL lamp inoperative ?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
both outer sills corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both outer sills corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pads wearing low
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f wheel tight to turn
rear brake pads wearing low
unable to test emission exhaust blow
slight front brake imbalance,brake pipes corroding
rear anti roll bar bushes perishing
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
rear anti roll bar bushes perishing
rear roll bar bushes in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear roll bar bushes in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M338 SGW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 M338 SGW, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M338 SGW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1995.
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