MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.5mm.
Offside front tyre worn alomst devoid of visible tread on inner edge.
Rear of nearside outer sill panel heavily corroded but not holed.
Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front number plate cracked.
Offside front tyre worn alomst devoid of visible tread on inner edge.
Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm.
Rear of nearside outer sill panel heavily corroded but not holed.
Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.
Covers impede parts of inspection.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Possible slight stain under brake master cylinder. Advise further inspection.
Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.
Slight weep from clutch slave cylinder.
Centre exhaust slight leak
Handbrake level bit high
N/S/F coil spring is rusty
Front brake disc outer faces scored slightly.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front brake disc outer faces slightly scored.
Both headlamp aims on lower limits and patterns dull.
Front and rear brake pads low.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Both headlamp aims on lower limits and pattern dull.
Front brake pads worn low and squealers rubbing.
Rear brake pads low.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M887 DBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 M887 DBY, 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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M887 DBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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