MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front chassis legs corroded
exhaust system touching rear diff
front position lights have blue tint
front suspension ball joint dust covers perished
front wipers split
nearside front position lamp dim
registration plate bulbs have blue tint
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front chassis legs corroded
exhaust system touching rear diff
front position lights have blue tint
front suspension ball joint dust covers perished
front wipers split
nearside front position lamp dim
registration plate bulbs have blue tint
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
headlamp light output slightly green
rear heatshield insecure
headlamp light output slightly green
rear heatshield insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate damaged
Nearside Rear 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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S923 NFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S923 NFV, 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 S923 NFV registered?
S923 NFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S923 NFV safe to buy?
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