MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under body coated in sealant
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))
Front Both front arms have surface corrosion
Front Both front brake discs pitted and corroded
Front Both front coil springs corroded
Front Both front upper wishbone arms poor
Rear Brake discs poor and pitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both front arms have surface corrosion
Front Both front brake discs pitted and corroded
Front Both front coil springs corroded
Front Both front upper wishbone arms poor
Rear Brake discs poor and pitted
Front brake discs lipped and scored
Front suspension components corroding
Rear suspension components corroding
floor pans corroding and previous repairs to sills
FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspension components showing corrosion
n/s rear inner sill corroded and holed
rear subframe showing corrosion
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspension components showing corrosion
n/s rear inner sill corroded and holed
rear subframe showing corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f brakes binding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f brakes binding
advise general underside corrosion. Mainly to subframes and suspension arms
advise n/s/r tyre cracking/splitting in tread grooves
advise o/s/r brake effort low/brake disc corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24% imbalance on front brakes
front wipers split
n/s/f brake binding
front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces
n/s and o/s outer sills are weak at rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs showing corrosion
imbalance on front brakes
n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion
rear brake discs showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nail in tyre
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P558 HLV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 P558 HLV, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P558 HLV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1997.
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