MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,556 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer sills and offside front chassis corroded/weak
centre exhaust corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer sills and offside front chassis corroded/weak
centre exhaust corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General corrosion to front/rear sub-frames and suspension arms
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S inner/outer SIL/Jacking points within 30cm or trailing arm mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General corrosion to front/rear sub-frames and suspension arms
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S inner/outer SIL/Jacking points within 30cm or trailing arm mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General corrosion to front and rear suspension arms/sub-frames etc
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer SIL/Jacking points - Trailing arm mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General corrosion to front and rear suspension arms/sub-frames etc
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer SIL/Jacking points - Trailing arm mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside outer sill corroded
offside headlight not working - lamp secure
temporary fuel cap fitted
Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside outer sill corroded
offside headlight not working - lamp secure
temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear outer sills corroded
Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
both rear outer sills corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to both rear outer sills
corrosion to o/s/f inner chassis
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to both rear outer sills
corrosion to o/s/f inner chassis
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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S81 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 S81 RHK, 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 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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