MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside steering rack gaiter fouled by loose trim
corrosion offside inner sill and outer sill
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside of vehicle "t" junction area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside steering rack gaiter fouled by loose trim
corrosion offside inner sill and outer sill
Both front tyres perished
Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower wing corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened pulse n/s o/s arms (2.4.G.1)
brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
front suspension some corrosion
outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
power steering bottle some corrosion
underbody corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear wheel arch some corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel arch some corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake pipes greased up making hard to conduct full inspection!!!
Front suspension parts greased
Inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering bottle corroded
Sill backings corroded
Sill covers fitted making hard to inspect fully
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Underbody corroded
Weld repairs heavilly undersealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipes greased up making hard to conduct full inspection!!!
Front suspension parts greased
Inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering bottle corroded
Sill backings corroded
Sill covers fitted making hard to inspect fully
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Underbody corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front lower wings corroded
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
shows extensive welded areas
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All tyre walls starting to split/crack.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S541 ERC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S541 ERC, 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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S541 ERC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.
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