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ExpiredMileage
175,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front inner discs corroded
all discs corroded , all pads getting low , all tyres close to limit , underside corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all discs corroded , all pads getting low , all tyres close to limit , underside corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S785 ACT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S785 ACT, 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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S785 ACT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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