MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
both front tyres wearing on edges
n/s front chassis rail becoming corroded under wheel arch
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassie rail at front and center (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)
1/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge
2/ n/s front chassie rail becoming corroded under wheel arch
3/ o/s rear wheel arch becoming corroded
1. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)
1. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.
nearside and ofside lower under sill sections getting weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly perishing.
Nearside rear brake disc slightly distorted.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear exhaust heat-shield corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S874 KFT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KFT, 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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S874 KFT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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