MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,098 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front tyre perished
front suspension and steering components slightly corroded
osf tyre perishing
Oil leak
osf tyre perishing
suspension arms corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
osf tyre perishing
suspension arms corroded
drain hole drilled in sills
os and ns front suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
drain hole drilled in sills
os and ns front suspension arms corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill holed & corroded at rear
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S482 ADL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S482 ADL, 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 S482 ADL registered?
S482 ADL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S482 ADL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S482 ADL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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