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E5 GLR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,660 mi
Last recorded178,660 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 GLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 178,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 177,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 176,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 176,622 miles

Emissions not tested engine missing during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside sticking (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 172,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak under engine ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 172,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement or calliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels no effort (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 20 Jan 2015 172,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,336 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 161,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2012 148,331 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 148,331 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 148,261 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

some corrosion around front and rear suspension parts

Pass 15 Apr 2011 140,858 miles

BALL JOINT COVERS CRACKING

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 140,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BALL JOINT COVERS CRACKING

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 134,407 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 134,204 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 128,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 126,331 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 126,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 125,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 122,734 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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E5 GLR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E5 GLR, 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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E5 GLR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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