MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps. beam image only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse light not working
stone chip in windscreen
underside components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
underside components corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
reverse light not working
windscreen has slight damage - stone chips
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carictors faded (0.1 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both outer sills slight corrosion
near side outer sill slight corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rusty underside †nsr tyre 1,6 mm on edfe/nail in tyre †knocking in steering /play os rack end †pas pipes very rusty †slight blow ex mid box/slight damage
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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S490 AGR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 S490 AGR, 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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S490 AGR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S490 AGR safe to buy?
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