MOT Status
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79,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
both rear shocks corroded
clutch pedal wearing smooth
corrosion to all suspension components
damage/scrape marks to floor pan
noise from o/s/f brakes when spun
steering wheel foam loose
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
both rear shocks corroded
clutch pedal wearing smooth
corrosion to all suspension components
damage/scrape marks to floor pan
noise from o/s/f brakes when spun
steering wheel foam loose
underside of vehicle corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear subframes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine covers fitted but covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
parking park performance only just meets requirements (18% pass rate 16%)
poor beam patterns on both headlights (lenses frosted)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both head lights slightly frosted
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
parking brake performance only just passed(17% pass rate 16%)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both head lamp lens starting to fog
general corrosion to under side of car
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray covered in oil, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower & upper wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
parking brake performance only just meets mot standards(17%pass rate 16%) low effort on o/s.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray covered in oil, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower & upper wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
parking brake performance only just meets mot standards(17%pass rate 16%) low effort on o/s.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower & both upper wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil staining on front undertray and subframe
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear brake pipes corroded
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Rear brake pipes corroded
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A1 SKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 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 A1 SKX, 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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A1 SKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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