MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills rusty
n/s/r brake pipe rusty
front disc worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyre pressures low!!
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
tyre pressures low!!
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heavy surface rust to rear sub frame and components
rust on rear brake pipes
wear front disc
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
near side rear brake pipe rusty
slight binding near side front brake
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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S918 MLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S918 MLM, 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 S918 MLM registered?
S918 MLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1998.
Is S918 MLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S918 MLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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