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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr outer sill / rear wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr outer sill /rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ods and ns rear on inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr outer sill / rear wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr outer sill /rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ods and ns rear on inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and especially Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR OF OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR OF OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Corrosion on outer sill panel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
corrosion evident in n/side outer sill panel
corrosion evident in n/side sill panel
Nail in offside front tyre
front and rear suspension components and wishbones starting to corrode
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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S618 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 S618 TKE, 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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S618 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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