MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front tyres different size to rear
Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges - tracking may require adjustment
Suspension lowered front & rear
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front tyres different size to rear
Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges - tracking may require adjustment
Suspension lowered front & rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
near side front tyre has two screws in the tread.
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side front tyre has two screws in the tread.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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VIW 8427 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VIW 8427, 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 VIW 8427 registered?
VIW 8427 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1998.
Is VIW 8427 safe to buy?
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