MOT Status
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108,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension components in various stage of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroding
Sills corroding and repaired
Underside corroding and in poor condition
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sills corroding and repaired
Slight play in steering rack
Suspension lowered
Underside corroding
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sills corroding and repaired
Slight play in steering rack
Suspension lowered
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Underside corroding
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Outer sills corroding and repaired
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on limits on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Underside corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Outer sills corroding and repaired
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on limits on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Underside corroding
Front chassis corroding
Sills corroding and repaired
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front chassis corroding
Sills corroding and repaired
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
sills repaired
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Both outer sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both outer sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
outer sills corroding
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
outer sills corroding
screw in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension modified
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension modified
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres worn and perishing
sills corroding
suspension modified
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn and perishing
sills corroding
suspension modified
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS
all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode
front brake pads getting low
nearside outer rear sill starting to corrode
oil leak from gearbox
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S704 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 S704 JDP, 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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S704 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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