MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust
undertray rusted and strapped up
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust
undertray rusted and strapped up
some filler in outer sill but appears to be solid
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some filler in outer sill but appears to be solid
n/s and o/s rear lower wheel arches starting to rust
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s rear lower wheel arches starting to rust
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perishing
Both front tyres tread cracking
Both rear tyres tread cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres tread cracking
Both rear tyres tread cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front wiper blades splitting
both rear tyres perishing
both wing repeaters loose
corrosion on both outer sills
both rear tyres perishing
clutch slave cylinder leaking
corrosion on both rear outer sills
offside front wiper blade splitting
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres perishing
clutch slave cylinder leaking
corrosion on both rear outer sills
offside front wiper blade splitting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
o/s front tyre tread worn to limit advise replacement a.s.a.p
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S738 TGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 S738 TGY, 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 S738 TGY registered?
S738 TGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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