MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both outer sills weak
front suspension bushes perishing
headlights in poor condition
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front suspension bushes perishing
headlights in poor condition
nearside front position light dim
underside of vehicle in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing
offside outer sill rusty
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust in poor condition
front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing
offside outer sill rusty
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
exhaust in poor condition
headlight lenses in poor condition
front lower shock absorber bushes perishing
off side sill corroded
offside front chasis leg corroded
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front lower shock absorber bushes perishing
off side sill corroded
offside front chasis leg corroded
underside of vehicle in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
nearside headlight in poor condition
offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion
under side of vehicle in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust in poor condition
nearside headlight in poor condition
offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
both rear brakes slighty binding on
o/s/f chassis getting rusty
front and rear shocks absorber bushes starting to split
rear exhaust corroded
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S868 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 S868 DOJ, 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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S868 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.
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