MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front tyres worn on edges
surface corrosion on nearside rear outer sill
front tyres worn on edges of tread
advise both front wishbones corroding
advise both rear wishbones corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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S988 AGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 S988 AGU, 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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S988 AGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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