MOT Status
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98,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside around sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside around sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.2.6)
battery was flat
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed areas
rusty areas underneath
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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S985 RUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 S985 RUY, 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 S985 RUY registered?
S985 RUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1998.
Is S985 RUY safe to buy?
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