MOT Status
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45,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to chassis
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front and rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P226 XWS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 P226 XWS, 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 P226 XWS registered?
P226 XWS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is P226 XWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P226 XWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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