MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front chassis rail corroded but not holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front chassis rail corroded but not holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear inner sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to sill ends
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion underside vehicle
Front Upper radiator cradle deformed
Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion underside vehicle
Front Upper radiator cradle deformed
Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
general corrosion underside vehicle
Front crash panel damaged but not structurally integral part
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near D bush mount getting rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Solid sun strip but not in way of drives view of the road (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, anti roll bar D bush mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, anti roll bar D bush mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, inner wheel arch, D bush area in TWO PLACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front crash panel damaged but not structurally integral part
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near D bush mount getting rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Solid sun strip but not in way of drives view of the road (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear box on exhaust joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))
emissions only just within limits.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose stretched on full right hand lock due to wheel spacers fitted. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose stretched on full left hand lock due to wheel spacers fitted. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
emissions only just within limits.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear inner brake pads getting low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil level low
rear inner brake pads getting low
nsf brake disc scored metal to metal
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
chip in screen
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W258 SJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 W258 SJM, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W258 SJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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