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107,606 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion evident several areas: Rear subframe; chassis, suspension, inner & outer sills, etc
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil deposits noted under engine
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested tyre has tear (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested head lamp condition (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear chassis leg distorted
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking calliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear chassis leg distorted
o/s rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear outer sill corroded
o/s rear outer sill corroded
windscreen damaged n/s front
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s front inner side wall slightly damage
o/s rear outer sill corroded
windscreen damaged n/s front
both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge
heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge
heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill
Both rear tyres worn inner edges
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering rack slight play near siderack end
o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged
start of wear on inner edge of both front Tyres
wear on inner edge of both rear Tyres
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
start of wear on inner edge of both front Tyres
wear on inner edge of both rear Tyres
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight scratches on windscreen in zone a
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S863 BKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S863 BKP, 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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S863 BKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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