MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension arms corroded.
Minor exhaust leak at E.G.R. pipe
Offside wiper blade deteriorating.
Power steering pipes corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside park brake reading lower than normal at brake test.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipes corroded.
Wiper blades deteriorating.
Offside park brake reading lower than normal at brake test.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside headlamp pattern incorrect on beam tester.
Offside park brake reading lower than normal at brake test.
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S874 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S874 JRW, 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 S874 JRW registered?
S874 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 1998.
Is S874 JRW safe to buy?
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