MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S head light mounting braket broken, lamp still secure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S head light mounting braket broken, lamp still secure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted
rear sills starting to rot.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S982 FWT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S982 FWT, 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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How do I check the history of S982 FWT?
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What year was S982 FWT registered?
S982 FWT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1998.
Is S982 FWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S982 FWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S982 FWT have outstanding finance?
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