MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside chassis rails damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion around front anti roll bar mounts
corrosion to both sills
corrosion to suspension components
damage to both chassis rails
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion around front anti roll bar mounts
corrosion to both sills
corrosion to suspension components
damage to both chassis rails
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to both chassis rails
nearside and offside front abs wiring insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)
damage to both chassis rails
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front abs wiring insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs have some pitting
some corrosion offside and nearside rear outer sill area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs have some pitting
some corrosion offside and nearside rear outer sill area
All brake pads wearing thin.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
All brake pads wearing thin.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
parking brake lever travel high.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
parking brake lever travel high.
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills rusty
front and rear floor pans rusty
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills rusty
front and rear floor pans rusty
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S783 BGH 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 60%.
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 S783 BGH, 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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S783 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.
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