MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
exhaust centre to tail section joint corroded.
off side front chassis leg corroded,not excessive at time of test.
rear brake discs slightly pitted.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
exhaust centre to tail section joint corroded.
off side front chassis leg corroded,not excessive at time of test.
rear brake discs slightly pitted.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated/corroded at centre to tail section joint.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated/corroded at centre to tail section joint.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in near side rear tyre close to side wall
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S886 ROR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S886 ROR, 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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S886 ROR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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