MOT Status
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216,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under Trays at Front
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under tray fitted at front
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached Wing Lower Mount (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached Wing Lower Mount (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion on vehicle : Sills, Wings, Floor pan &Inner arches
Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on vehicle : Sills, Wings, Floor pan &Inner arches
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Subframe & suspension arms corroded
sills, wings, chassis, floors & inner wheel arches corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL STEEL (3.6.B.2c)
sills, wings, chassis, floors & inner wheel arches corroded
subframe & suspension arms corroded
Both sills, floors & chassis corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Subframes & suspension arms corroding
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both sills corroding
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XXI 3458 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 XXI 3458, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XXI 3458 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1996.
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