MOT Status
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92,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear arms/wishbones etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
advise surface rust to under body
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S486 GHU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 S486 GHU, 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 S486 GHU registered?
S486 GHU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S486 GHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S486 GHU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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