MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,768 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside headlight light output poor light deteriorated
underside body of vehicle rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones, but not considered excessive
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones, but not considered excessive
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wiper slightly poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from dipstick tube.
Slight bend in nearside rear wheel
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S987 SNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 S987 SNG, 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 S987 SNG registered?
S987 SNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.
Is S987 SNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S987 SNG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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