MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle corroded rear suspension subframe all corroded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded rear suspension subframe all corroded
offside rear wheel arch corroded rear subframe outer sills and floors have surface corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s wiper poor
n/s/f tyre vstarting to wear outer edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s wiper poor
n/s/f tyre vstarting to wear outer edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on rear end of both sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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S642 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 S642 BNJ, 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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S642 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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