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137,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rack on boot lid not fully secure
offside and nearside rear arches corroded
oil level low
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rack on boot lid not fully secure
offside and nearside rear arches corroded
oil level low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
oil leaks various
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing uneven
oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at os rear brake hose connector block (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes weak nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear arches corroded
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at os rear brake hose connector block (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes weak nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear arches corroded
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leaks various. alt belt split. no oil on dipstick
Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arches corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leaks various. alt belt split. no oil on dipstick
o/s front tyre wearing uneven
rear subframe corroded
headlamp lenses in poor condition
o/s front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
o/s outer sill corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil leak...oil level low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
engine oil leak...oil level low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
rear subframe corroded
Oil leak
n/s front chassis inner wing area corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
n/s front chassis inner wing area corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside and offside lower body sills at rear corroding.
underside of vehicle has corrossion
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside and offside lower body sills at rear corroding.
Front number plate showing signs of weathering damage.
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S592 SBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 S592 SBD, 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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S592 SBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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