MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brakes corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel arches corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
vehicle has moderate corrosion across all suspension components and underside
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorated
general corrosion of all suspension components
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorated
general corrosion of all suspension components
All suspension components have corrosion
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)
Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills, both sides (5.2.6)
All suspension components have corrosion
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Many of underside mechanical components have surface rust
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Many of underside mechanical components have surface rust
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Cuts in nsf tyre tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear tyres starting to step on inside(possible tracking fault)
Cuts in nsf tyre tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear tyres starting to step on inside(possible tracking fault)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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S568 GTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 S568 GTM, 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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S568 GTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1998.
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