MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded
o/s/f brake disc pitted
o/s/f wiper blade split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded
o/s/f brake disc pitted
o/s/f wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge
o/s/f tyre perished around outer side wall
o/s/f wiper blade split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge
o/s/f tyre perished around outer side wall
o/s/f wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/front tyre tread low---
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S580 KAM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S580 KAM, 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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S580 KAM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S580 KAM safe to buy?
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