MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear subframe surface corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear subframe surface corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake shows signs of binding but free at time of test
surface corrosion to both rear inner sills, nearside front floor pan, offside rear outer sill and offside front wing
Front tyres wearing on outer edges.
NSR road wheel slightly stiff to turn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight gearbox and engine oil leaks.
Front tyres wearing on outer edges.
NSR road wheel slightly stiff to turn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight gearbox and engine oil leaks.
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill + o/s/r inner wheel arch
engine oil leak
front brake pads very thin
o/s/f coil spring corroding
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M994 FYJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M994 FYJ, 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 M994 FYJ registered?
M994 FYJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is M994 FYJ safe to buy?
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