MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BAXKBOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
Rear SILLS ON BOTH SIDES AT THE REAR ARE CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering wheel moulding become un-bonded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking
Major damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering wheel moulding become un-bonded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering wheel moulding become un-bonded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking
General corrosion under vehicle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc's slightly corroded inner side
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
General corrosion under vehicle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc's slightly corroded inner side
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S784 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S784 JSR, 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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S784 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.
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