MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine under tray loose
slight bind to o/s/f brake
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to rear n/s & o/s outer sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to rear n/s & o/s outer sills
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel line damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel line damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both rear outer sills starting to corrode
brake pipe leading to n/s/r flex starting to corrode
exhaust rear bracket slightly corroded
both rear outer sills starting to corrode
r/o/s top wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate
rear brake pipe from "T" piece to n/s/r flex starting to corrode
rear exhaust system and bracket starting to corrode
slight movement in steering rack mountings
both front wiper blades worn
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S789 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S789 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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S789 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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