MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear underside starting to rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded
Front number plate cracked
Slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.71 (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded
Front number plate cracked
Slight oil leak
Emissions not tested c.o excessively high (7.4.B.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps faded (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
both head lamps starting to fade
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both patterns
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front brake pads 85% worn †rear brake pads 80% worn
near side tyre at 2 mm and peirshing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S451 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S451 ADP, 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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S451 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.
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