MOT Status
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89,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly clouded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly clouded (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking from output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded
Rear exhaust corroded at centre to rear joint
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded
Rear exhaust corroded at centre to rear joint
Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal leaking gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
offside rear diff seal leaking
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp lenses deteriorated
long travel on park brake lever
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly corroded
front subframe slightly corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly corroded
front subframe slightly corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S452 DRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 S452 DRO, 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 S452 DRO registered?
S452 DRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S452 DRO safe to buy?
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