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139,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underbody
strong corrosion to underbody and components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
strong corrosion to underbody and components
undertray loose but still secure
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded / heavy corrosion to suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer corrosion in sill panel
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer corrosion in sill panel
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer corrosion in sill panel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre Size 195/50 R15 82V
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre Size 195/50 R15 82V
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear pads worn low
vehicle re mot due to mistake on retest
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short headlamp connection (1.9.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
vehicle re mot due to mistake on retest
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short headlamp connector (1.9.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short headlamp connector (1.9.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
borderline corrosion in offside outer sill panel.recommend attention sought
nearside rear tyre worn low on edges
borderline corrosion in offside outer sill panel.recommend attention sought
nearside rear tyre worn low on edges
advanced corrosion in offside outer sill(attention recommended)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advanced corrosion in offside outer sill(attention recommended)
border line corrosion in offside outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
border line corrosion in offside outer sill
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.
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S687 SKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 S687 SKG, 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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S687 SKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.
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