MOT Status
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73,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All flexi-brake hose end ferules corroded and rear brake discs corroded.
All tyres cracked/perished.
Corrosion at the rear of both sills.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front and rear subframes, suspension/braking components all have heavy surface corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline MOT pass and headlamp aim low. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline MOT pass and headlamp aim low. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.
All flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroding.
All tyres starting to crack/perish.
Both outer sills @ rear and into the wheel arch corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front and rear subframe/suspension assemblies have heavy surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.
There is a lot of travel in the handbrake operation and may require adjustment? No free-play in cable.
All flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroding.
All tyres starting to crack/perish.
Both outer sills @ rear and into the wheel arch corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front and rear subframe/suspension assemblies have heavy surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.
There is a lot of travel in the handbrake operation and may require adjustment? No free-play in cable.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers very poor. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake Travel
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight rear under-body rust
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear lamp damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion forming n/s sill
n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth
surface corrosion n/s/r brake disc
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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R101 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 R101 OLJ, 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 R101 OLJ registered?
R101 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R101 OLJ safe to buy?
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