MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Various underbody corrosion
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front seat belt is a racing harness
Emissions not tested due to no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16"sp (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19"sp (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front seat belt is a racing harness
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S779 AWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 S779 AWP, 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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S779 AWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1998.
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