MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion - underside
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion - underside
reverse light not working
wipers starting to streak
Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill -corroded - been a repair -no sign of structural weakness
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort is low
Nearside Rear sill been repaired - sill corroded- no signs of structural weakness
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
wipes staring to streak
All four tyres wearing on edges
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
suspension components slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
suspension components slight corrosion
Front number plate poor
Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessive
slight displacement of both rear upper arm outer bushes
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T piece to hose (1.1.11 (c))
slight displacement of both rear upper arm outer bushes
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
front suspension components heavily corroded
offside head lamp slightly loose on lower mounting
rear brake pads low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
front suspension components heavily corroded
offside head lamp slightly loose on lower mounting
rear brake pads low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brakes binding slightly o/s/f
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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WBZ 5879 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WBZ 5879, 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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WBZ 5879 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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