MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake disc faces' corroded and pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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S686 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 S686 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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What year was S686 EFC registered?
S686 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is S686 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S686 EFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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