MOT Status
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106,253 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear wing lower edge excess corrosion
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear wing lower edge excess corrosion
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing
offside front shock absorber dust cover split
offside front tyre starting to crack
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pads 3/4 worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P282 XGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 P282 XGK, 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 P282 XGK registered?
P282 XGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is P282 XGK safe to buy?
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