MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres slightly perished
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
offside front wing corroded
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres slightly perished
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
offside front wing corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front arms ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly worn
front exhaust heat shield loose
offside front wheel arch corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front arms ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly worn
front exhaust heat shield loose
offside front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside wiperblade smearing slightly
power steering pipe slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside wiperblade smearing slightly
power steering pipe slightly corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to front sub-frame
corrosion to rear suspension components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to front sub-frame
corrosion to rear suspension components
O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED BUT INNER SILLS/BOX SECTIONS LOOK INTACT
o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded & require attention
v.slight play / knock in o/s front anti-roll bar drop-link
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED BUT INNER SILLS/BOX SECTIONS LOOK INTACT
o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded & require attention
v.slight play / knock in o/s front anti-roll bar drop-link
corrosion showing on both outer sills at rear and around nearside rear wheel arch
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear num ber plate deteriorated
rear no plate distorted
Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
nearside rear inner tyre wall perished
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S867 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 S867 CNW, 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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S867 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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