MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear brake discs badly corroded
near side front tyre worn low on outer edge
near side rear wheel rim damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear brake discs badly corroded
near side front tyre worn low on outer edge
near side rear wheel rim damaged
Both front chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion.
Both front tyres perishing.
Both headlamp lenses discolured.
Both rear brake discs in poor condition.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake has slight binding.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise: steering wheel cover slightly loose
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S61 PFH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S61 PFH, 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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What year was S61 PFH registered?
S61 PFH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S61 PFH safe to buy?
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