MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust joint badly corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust joint badly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion forming on offside and nearside front chassis leg areas
corrosion forming on offside rear inner sill/wheel arch area
poor repair carried out on offside rear sill end
rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front brake binding slightly
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s seatbelt reel needs checking
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S659 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 S659 EFC, 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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S659 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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