MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various patchs/welding underside
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various patchs/welding underside
underneath has been heavily undersealed and welded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Car showing signs of corrosion underside
Front tyres cracked and slightly perished
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Car showing signs of corrosion underside
Front tyres cracked and slightly perished
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
n/s/r outer sill skin corroded through to inner skin
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r outer sill skin corroded through to inner skin
n/s/r tyre inner edge worn slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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S51 YON is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 S51 YON, 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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S51 YON is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.
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