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98,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake has very little reserve travel
underside of vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has very little reserve travel
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake has very little reserve travel
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill ara (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
vehicle has very little reserve parking brake travel
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill rear section (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Checked engine oil, no oil on dip stick topped up with 2ltrs
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre wearing both edges more than rest of tyre
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed, also wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn edges
offside front tyre perished
offside front tyre worn outer edge
offside outer sill corroding
front tyres perished
offside outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front pads look low
rear tyres worn inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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S56 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 S56 JCF, 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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S56 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.
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