MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust back box flanges look weak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front lower wing corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front lower wing corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear subframe corroded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front upper and lower suspension arms corroded
both rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded
engine oil low
items removed from drivers view
nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked/split
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside middle inner sill corroded
Offside rear outer sill corroded
both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly
exhaust system corroded back box flang quite badly
front and rear suspension components corroded
nearside foot well full of water (drain plug removed)
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
offside front tierod arm has some play in nit
several patches of corrosion on under side of vehicle and sill areas
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly
exhaust system corroded back box flang quite badly
front and rear suspension components corroded
handbrake lever very high
nearside foot well full of water (drain plug removed)
nearside front brake disk corroded/pitted and wheel tight to turn
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
offside front tierod arm has some play in nit
several patches of corrosion on under side of vehicle and sill areas
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion on sills/floor/chassis legs
deep cut and cuts on outer sidewall/kerbing band of nearside front tyre
slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules
slight corrosion on shock absorbers
surface corrosion on exhaust
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion on sills/floor/chassis legs
deep cut and cuts on outer sidewall/kerbing band of nearside front tyre
slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules
slight corrosion on shock absorbers
surface corrosion on exhaust
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding
bushes on front top wishbones perished/perishing
exhaust corroded
lower bushes on front shock absorbers perished/perishing
nearside rear tyre cut on outer kerbing band
p.a.s. pipes corroded
rear shock absorbers corroded/corroding
some smearing on nearside wiper
surface corrosion on brake discs
vehicle floor/chassis/sills/subframes corroded/corroding
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding
bushes on front top wishbones perished/perishing
exhaust corroded
lower bushes on front shock absorbers perished/perishing
nearside rear tyre cut on outer kerbing band
p.a.s. pipes corroded
rear shock absorbers corroded/corroding
some smearing on nearside wiper
surface corrosion on brake discs
vehicle floor/chassis/sills/subframes corroded/corroding
front and rear subframes corroded
front and rear wishbones corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all shock absorbers corroded/corroding
both headlamp aims at highest points
chassis corroded
exhaust system corroded
offside rear tyre slightly perishing in tread area/scrubbing on inner edge and cut in tread area
p.a.s. pipes corroded
rear sills/arches corroded
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all shock absorbers corroded/corroding
both headlamp aims at highest points
chassis corroded
exhaust system corroded
front and rear subframes corroded
front and rear wishbones corroded
nearside rear tyre worn/wearing on both edges
offside rear tyre slightly perishing in tread area/scrubbing on inner edge and cut in tread area
p.a.s. pipes corroded
rear sills/arches corroded
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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S941 BVK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 S941 BVK, 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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S941 BVK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.
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