MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))
front tyres starting to perish in tread lines
general wear/deterioration across suspension bushes, no excessive play
rear exhaust hangers corroded
steering wheel bonding deteriorated
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted, no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))
front tyres starting to perish in tread lines
general wear/deterioration across suspension bushes, no excessive play
rear exhaust hangers corroded
steering wheel bonding deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both engine mounts soft
general wear/deterioration across all suspension bushes
steering wheel bonding deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both number plates deteriorated but still easily read
front pads 5-6mm
some corrosion rear coil springs
steering wheel bonding deteriorated
stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both number plates deteriorated but still easily read
rear coil springs corroded
small chip in windscreen
steering wheel rubber bonding deteriorated
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both number plates deteriorated but still easily read
rear coil springs corroded
small chip in windscreen
steering wheel rubber bonding deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
some corrosion on rear o/s body sill
some wear on rear discs
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some corrosion on rear o/s body sill
some wear on rear discs
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
cat very slow to respond
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S81 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S81 JCF, 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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S81 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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