MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front lamps (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front quick release bumper retainers leaving an edge,
Offside Front track rod has slight play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
tape covering tell tale lights on dash, unable to check operation of airbag light
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill not secure (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front quick release bumper retainers leaving an edge,
Offside Front track rod has slight play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
tape covering tell tale lights on dash, unable to check operation of airbag light
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil low
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres worn inner edges advise change very soon
n/s outter sill corroded
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine oil low
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s outter sill corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front nearside & offside brake discs pitted.
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear number plate fading.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S601 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S601 RVX, 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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S601 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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