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95,681 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
clutch fluid low
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged
both windows not working
underbody and suspension corroding
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel hub has slight play
both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate
general corrosion under car and front and rear suspension arms and sub frames
slight oil leak under engine
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated
rear of offside outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated
rear of offside outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
corrosion round front and rear suspension
general engine oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake fluid level low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear of n/s outer body sill covered with filler
rear of outer body sills corroding
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear of outer body sills corroding
nearside rear tyre tread wearing low
rear no plate insecure
number plates discolouring
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn low on inner edges
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MAZ 8808 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 MAZ 8808, 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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MAZ 8808 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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