MOT Status
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98,607 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front ball joint covers perished
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front ball joint covers perished
all front ball joint covers perished
low effort nearside handbrake
Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint covers perished
Nearside Rear handbrake effort low
Offside Front upper and lower ball joint covers perished
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake effort low foot and handbrake
upper and lower ball joint covers perished
All 4 shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension
nearside headlamp glass masked
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
nearside headlamp glass masked
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All four tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer side wall
Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to outer side wall
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
All four tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer side wall
Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to outer side wall
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n.s.r tyre has small cut in sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in n,s,r tyre outer edge,
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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K291 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 K291 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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K291 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1998.
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