MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front number plate in poor condishion
some rust on underbody and suspension
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front number plate in poor condishion
some rust on underbody and suspension
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust poor in places with minor
Emissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust silencer insecure REAR EXHAUST BROKEN AWAY FROM SYSTEM AND EXCESSIVE BLOW (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT DIPS HAVE NO PATTERNS (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM UNION TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT/MID FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe heavily corroded within clip (underside/rear) ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively only 50% pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))
front number plate insecure and coming unstuck
front suspension arms heavily corroded
o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter and o/s/f track rod end gaiter perished
rear axle and suspension arms heavily corroded
Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All suspension arms corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General underbody condition corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil level below minimum
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch
Slight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch
Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
middle & rear exhaust joint corroded
minor rust on n/s outer sills
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
surface rust on rear brake pipes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
middle & rear exhaust joint corroded
minor rust on n/s outer sills
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
surface rust on rear brake pipes
corrosion evident n/s/r outer sill
middle & rear exhaust rusty
minor grounding damage to n/s/f chassis leg
slight damage n/s/r wheel rim
stonechip in windscreen
surface rust on rear brake pipes
surface rust/pitting on rear discs
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components
corrosion to o/s outer sill,subframes,suspension mounts/components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to suspension components/mounts & o/s outer sill
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S811 UTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 S811 UTU, 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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S811 UTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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