MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT AND HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever inappropriately modified BUTTON (3.1.8)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT AND HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S509 LLX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S509 LLX, 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 S509 LLX registered?
S509 LLX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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