MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S OF STEERING RACK
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD RATTLING
O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW
VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW
BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S OF STEERING RACK
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD RATTLING
O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S STEERING GAITER
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING
HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL
N/S REAR TYRE LOW
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S STEERING GAITER
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING
HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL
N/S REAR TYRE LOW
O/S REAR TYRE LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
ALL BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING
BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
BOTH REAR TYRES LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S STEERING GAITER
FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES STARTING TO DISFIGURE
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING
VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS STARTING TO0 CORRODE
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S STEERING GAITER
HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL
POWER STEERING NOISY ON ROAD TEST
REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS STARTING TO0 CORRODE
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DAMPNESS AROUND N/S STEERING GAITER
HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL
REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
Long travel handbrake .
Small leak nearside PAS rack.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Long travel handbrake .
Nearside rear brake disc worn.
Small leak nearside PAS rack.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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S681 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S681 RCR, 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 S681 RCR registered?
S681 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.
Is S681 RCR safe to buy?
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