MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s & o/s front bottom ball joints slight play
n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges
under body corroded front to rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion
ferrels have slight corrosion
front brake discs worn & corroded
rear brake discs worn & corroded
underbody has slight corrosion front to rear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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A8 MXR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 A8 MXR, 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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What year was A8 MXR registered?
A8 MXR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1998.
Is A8 MXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 MXR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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