MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,232 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded at joints and mountings
o/s outer sill corroded
oil leak/s
rear inner wheel arches corroded in front of rear wheel
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded at joints and mountings
o/s outer sill corroded
oil leak/s
rear inner wheel arches corroded in front of rear wheel
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all underside corroded
brake discs corroding
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak/s
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all underside corroded
brake discs corroding
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak/s
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sill and floor to sill corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust badly corroded
n/s/f inner wheelarch and most underside corroded
oil leak/s
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front inner arhces / chassis corroding behind headlights
oil leak/s
outer sills, rear inner sills and rear inner arches corroded in front of wheel
rear exhaust badly corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
front and rear suspension corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
oil leak/s
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
front and rear suspension corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
oil leak/s
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear suspension components corroded
front brake discs corroded on edges
front inner arch and chassis corroded / all underside corroded
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear suspension components corroded
front brake discs corroded on edges
front inner arch and chassis corroded / all underside corroded
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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S975 AKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S975 AKP, 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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S975 AKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.
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