MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,862 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamps clouded (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres cracked cords shown 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside corrosion
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside corrosion
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels
corrosion on exhaust sections
slight corrosion front and rear suspension arms
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels
slight corrosion on subframes
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels
corrosion on exhaust sections
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on front and rear subframes
slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
n/s front tyre worn on outter edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust rear box slightly corroded
both front tyres cracking
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S971 OAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S971 OAL, 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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S971 OAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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