MOT Status
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143,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nyloc nut not locking (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nyloc nut not locking (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall of tyre damaged , sidewall structure damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
high level brake light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise;all front suspension parts have surface rust
advise;all rear suspension parts have surface rust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S538 JRU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 S538 JRU, 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 S538 JRU registered?
S538 JRU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1998.
Is S538 JRU safe to buy?
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