MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BOTH REAR WHEL ARCHERS CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNRSILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
BOTH REAR WHEL ARCHERS CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed
numerous brake pipes have been covered in grease thereby preventing full inspection
offside rear inner sill corroded and holed
rear subframe and surrounding area very heavily corroded
underside of vehicle in general including suspension components is very badly corroded
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
complete car underneath heavily corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
complete car underneath heavily corroded
n/s rear disc corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorated
general surface rust to underside of vechile and to suspension components
rear sill panels are repaired and covered by underseal
slight oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some light underbody corrosion.n/s/rear disc outer surface slight corrosion.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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S747 KSP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 S747 KSP, 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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S747 KSP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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