MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside sill corroded but not excessively
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside sill corroded but not excessively
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front dip/main beam headlight slow to work
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front dip/main beam headlight slow to work
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension dust covers deterioated.
hole in the offside rear light unit.
nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth.
offside wiper blade falling apart but still clears windscreen.
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension dust covers deterioated.
hole in the offside rear light unit.
nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth.
offside wiper blade falling apart but still clears windscreen.
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
O/S/R Light lense cracked
Steering rack worn
An item not tested (Manual)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
O/S/R Light lense cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
long handbrake travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
long handbrake travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear tyre worn on edge and nearside rear tyre has nail in it
possible fluid leak from offside front caliper,but vehicle wet and unable to tell
rear brake discs and pads are getting worn
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S761 VAW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S761 VAW, 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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S761 VAW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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