MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,919 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
minor screen chips
rear exhaust joint rusty ;
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
minor screen chips
rear exhaust joint rusty ;
Offside Front brake pads wearing down ;
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
minor screen chips ;
rear exhaust joint rusty ;
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over (3.6.B.2c)
rear sub frame and suspension arms slight surface corrosion
screen chips
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over (3.6.B.2c)
rear sub frame and suspension arms slight surface corrosion
screen chips
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)
osr tyre outer side wall of tyre slightly damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)
osr tyre outer side wall of tyre slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OSR tyre has slight damage to sidewall
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OSR tyre has slight damage to sidewall
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
wipers worn
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S816 RAO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S816 RAO, 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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S816 RAO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.
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