MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,072 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged Both side front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Brake hose slightly damaged Both side front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front And Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake discs rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake discs rusty
advise light underbody corrosion
advise o/s/f tyre getting slightly worn on the inner edge
advise slight handbrake travel
strong advise corrosion on both rear outer sills
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
advise light underbody corrosion
advise o/s/f tyre getting slightly worn on the inner edge
advise slight handbrake travel
strong advise corrosion on both rear outer sills
rear exhaust silencer/mounting corroded
nearside front brake pads worn to limit and discs corroded on inner surfaces advise new pads and discs corroded
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
advise front pads getting worn
advise front brakes binding slighly
advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S851 JTP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 S851 JTP, 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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S851 JTP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.
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