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E6 EWA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 EWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 99,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Inner SILL SPOT WELDED REPAIR TO SILL

Fail 10 Jul 2020 99,496 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Inner SILL SPOT WELDED REPAIR TO SILL

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 94,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,979 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,974 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 89,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 89,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,741 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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E6 EWA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E6 EWA, 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 E6 EWA registered?

E6 EWA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is E6 EWA safe to buy?

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