MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion on N/S/R+O/S/R sills
corrosion on N/S/R+O/S/R+O/S/F wheel arches
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion on N/S/R+O/S/R sills
corrosion on N/S/R+O/S/R+O/S/F wheel arches
corrosion on N/S/R=O/S/R=O/S/F WHEEL ARCHES
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion on N/S/R + O/S/R + O/S/F wheel arches
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all under side of vehicle very rusty
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all under side of vehicle very rusty
both rear brake discs corroded
ALL BODY AND SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ALL BODY AND SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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S878 AHO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S878 AHO, 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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S878 AHO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1998.
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