MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component leaking rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component leaking pipes leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Corrosion To Floors Sills And Suspension Components
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion To Floors Sills And Suspension Components
Oil leak
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
handbrake reserve near limit
underbody corroded
Oil leak
brake and fuel pipes corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underbody and suspension corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
brake and fuel pipes corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underbody and suspension corroded
signs of corrosion to suspension parts and chassis
slight movement in rear antiroll bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S688 GFM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S688 GFM, 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 S688 GFM registered?
S688 GFM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1998.
Is S688 GFM safe to buy?
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