MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/side to o/side (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking brake hose to bulkhead (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f wiper blade starting to split
parking brake travel
n/s/r wheel rim inner rim damage
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre split on sidewall not exposing cord
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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S938 HCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S938 HCG, 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 S938 HCG registered?
S938 HCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.
Is S938 HCG safe to buy?
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