MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust & also rear mounting corroded
N/S/F brake binding slightly
n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded & holed
steering rack damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust & also rear mounting corroded
N/S/F brake binding slightly
n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded & holed
steering rack damp
steering rack damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
steering rack damp
nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on edges/ on limit(just acceptable)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
offside steering rack gaitor moist
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on edges/ on limit(just acceptable)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
offside steering rack gaitor moist
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all brake discs pitted
slight corrosion in both rear outer sills
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all brake discs pitted
front brake pads worn low
slight corrosion in both rear outer sills
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
dampness around offside steering rack gaiter
rear brake pads worn very low & nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition
slight corrosion in front brake discs
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
O/S/R disc corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle
oil leak
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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S696 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S696 ATC, 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 S696 ATC registered?
S696 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S696 ATC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S696 ATC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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