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168,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front CHASSIS LEG CORRODED
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at end(by o/s T-piece) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Central Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill areas heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end by o/s T piece (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing/cracking at edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
light corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Emissions not tested emissions high engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear Tyre's Perished
Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Both rear Tyre's Perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres showing age cracks / splits
Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Offside Front Nail in tyre tread
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm - DOT 2210 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
light rust o/s/f chassis leg
n/s front lower hose becoming perished
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/F lamp has slight crack in
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
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K270 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 K270 SLY, 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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K270 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 1998.
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