MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,191 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
surface corrosion to suspension & steering components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
surface corrosion to suspension & steering components
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r outer sill corroded & inadequately repaired (no passsenger seat fitted & seatbelt not checked)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
all 4 tyre worn on inner edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate broken (6.3.1d)
Front under trays fitted
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underbody and suspension components
wheel centre caps fitted
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre getting close to limit on inner edge
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S74 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S74 KJU, 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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S74 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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