MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front and offside rear tyre valves perishing
Both under floor chassis rails slightly damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both chassis rails slightly damaged under floor
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)
Both chassis rails slightly damaged under floor
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper/hose connection (3.6.A.1)
general underside corrosion to chassis & componenets
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear outer sills covered with plastic cappings/ not fully inspected
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear outer sills covered with plastic cappings/ not fully inspected
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
minor leak of exhaust gasses
osf wiper blade split
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
osr outer sill heavilly corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight bind n/s/f hub
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M512 UDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,831cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 M512 UDP, 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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What year was M512 UDP registered?
M512 UDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is M512 UDP safe to buy?
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