MOT Status
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144,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 195 45 14 (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At offside brake hose area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill panel area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear (5.2.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
body corroded
headlamps dim
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipe from union at o/s/r to n/s/r hose heavily corroded at union and difficult to inspect - just acceptable?
outer sills heavily undersealed and signs of filler at rear
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play detected offside steering track arm
both outer body sills starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside outer body sill starting to corrrode
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S770 LGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 S770 LGN, 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 S770 LGN registered?
S770 LGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S770 LGN safe to buy?
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