MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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suspension mod
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside front upper ball-joint split pins missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside front upper ball-joint split pins missing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak around engine
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S857 EKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 S857 EKO, 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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What year was S857 EKO registered?
S857 EKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S857 EKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S857 EKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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