MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front pads low
Exhaust blow
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion noted to front brake pipes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working ns and os (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os floor pan (5.2.6)
corrosion noted to front brake pipes
corrosion noted to all suspension arms
corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake pipes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr floor pan (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr floor pan (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf chassis (2.4.A.3)
corrosion noted to all suspension arms
corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake pipes
all under side of vehicle undersealed
small amount of excessive corrosion noted to nsr floor
surface corrosion noted to all suspension arms and rear sub frame
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all under side of vehicle undersealed
small amount of excessive corrosion noted to nsr floor
surface corrosion noted to all suspension arms and rear sub frame
corrosion noted to ns and os rear of sills
surface corrosion noted to rear xmember and suspension components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion noted to ns and os rear of sills
surface corrosion noted to rear xmember and suspension components
corrosion noted to rear across vehicle brake pipe
nsf and osf tyre worn below limit but step tread
surface corrosion noted to nsf and osf chassis
surface corrosion noted to nsf and osf chassis
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
corrosion noted to rear across vehicle brake pipe
nsf and osf tyre worn below limit but step tread
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle
corrosion noted to brake pipes
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion noted to brake pipes
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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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S696 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RVX, 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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S696 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1998.
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