MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle has general surface corrosion underneath
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle has general surface corrosion underneath
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components have slight corrosion
both front wings have slight corosion
underside of vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components have slight corrosion
both front wings have slight corosion
underside of vehicle has general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
all wheel arches have slight corosion
rear suspension components have slight corosion all over
underneath of vehicle has underseal covering chassis and suspension components
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
all wheel arches have slight corosion
rear suspension components have slight corosion all over
underneath of vehicle has underseal covering chassis and suspension components
Nearside Rear sill arch area corroded
Offside Rear sill/arch area corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
brake pipes greased
Rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars and slightly perished
suspension arms corroded but not holed
both rear outer sills corroded but not holed
suspension arms corroded but no holes
Nearside Front suspension arm corroded
Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded
Offside Front suspension arm corroded
Offside Rear suspension arm corroded
Rear outer sills corroded/not holed at time of test
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension arm corroded
Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded
Offside Front suspension arm corroded
Offside Rear suspension arm corroded
Rear outer sills corroded/not holed at time of test
rear exhaust box deterioted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear chassis has surface rust to components.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear chassis has surface rust to components.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre poor.
o/s/r lenze cracked.
rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake discs corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre poor.
o/s/r lenze cracked.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S806 RCV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 S806 RCV, 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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S806 RCV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1998.
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