MOT Status
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124,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All suspension arms very rusty.
Chassis rusty r/h side in middle.
Chassis rusty under l/h front wing.
Front and rear sub-frames very rusty.
Front brakes fluctuate at low speed.
L/h handbrake cable outer casing broken near caliper.
L/h handbrake only just efficient enough.
Rear exhaust brace bracket broken.
Exhaust heat shields corroded and loose.
Front and rear suspension arms rusty.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both front tyres perished/tread cracked.
Chassis getting rusty r/h side in middle.
Front and rear suspension arms rusty.
R/h outer sill rusty.
Some wear in r/h rear ant-roll link bar.
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
all underside undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside/brake pipes/suspension covered in underseal proventing proper inspection
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S652 OHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 S652 OHN, 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 S652 OHN registered?
S652 OHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S652 OHN safe to buy?
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