MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)
engine oil level on min
gearbox pinion seal leaking oil
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)
engine oil level on min
gearbox pinion seal leaking oil
slight engine oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
gearbox pinion seal leaking oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
gearbox pinion seal leaking oil
Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the ply
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the ply
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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P558 VBH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P558 VBH, 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 VBH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P558 VBH safe to buy?
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