MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect
unable to fully inspect brake pipe ends,,,covered with grease
unable to fully inspect brake pipe ends,,,,, covered with grease
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipe ends covered with grease... unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipe ends covered with grease... unable to fully inspect
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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S516 WMS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 S516 WMS, 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 S516 WMS registered?
S516 WMS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S516 WMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S516 WMS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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