MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
general surface corrosion to underside and components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underside of vehicle by sub frame mount(front to rear pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underside of vehicle by sub frame mount(front to rear pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight imbalance front brakes
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODEING
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODEING
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACE EDGES
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S65 CGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 S65 CGU, 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 S65 CGU registered?
S65 CGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 1998.
Is S65 CGU safe to buy?
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