MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general under body corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded not effecting brakes
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower [also previous repairs carried out to low standard] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both subframes & various suspension arms & components heavily corrodid
Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear tee piece to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower [also previous repairs carried out to low standard] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both subframes & various suspension arms & components heavily corrodid
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
oil leak
rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside front tyre punctured
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
offside front tyre punctured
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
offside outer sill excessive corrosion.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P303 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P303 WGS, 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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P303 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1998.
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