MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust leaking
front brake discs corroded inner
front brakes slight fluctuation
nearside front tyre worn
offside rear wheel arch to sill corroded
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion through out under side of car (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion through out under side of car (6.1.B.2)
Centre exhaust slight leak
Nearside rear brake binding
Nearside rear inner wing to sill rusty
Nearside rear outer sill rusty
Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn
Offside rear outer sill /arch rusty
Rear brake pads low
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre exhaust slight leak
Nearside rear brake binding
Nearside rear inner wing to sill rusty
Nearside rear outer sill rusty
Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn
Offside rear outer sill /arch rusty
Rear brake pads low
Exhaust becoming deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Underside corroded through out
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust becoming deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Underside corroded through out
nearside and offside front brake binding
undertrays fitted
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside and offside front brake binding
undertrays fitted
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated
front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
front and rear suspention components corroded
metal fuel pipes coroded
outter sills appear to have been welded and undersealed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise general under body corrosion
advise under body corrosion
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P217 PLN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P217 PLN, 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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P217 PLN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1998.
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