MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MAZDAs year 1998

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Pass percent:55.64%

(The average a petrol MAZDA MAZDA year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:762 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	57
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	41
Brake pipe excessively corroded	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Registration plate issues	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Rear brake binding	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	57
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	41
Brake pipe excessively corroded	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Registration plate issues	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Rear brake binding	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MAZDAs year 1998

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