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M555 CLS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 CLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,691 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 112,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 106,814 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

both front headlamps have mounting bolts missing but lamps secure enough to meet test standard

Fail 17 May 2017 106,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

both front headlamps have mounting bolts missing but lamps secure enough to meet test standard

Pass 16 May 2016 93,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 93,072 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,156 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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M555 CLS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M555 CLS, 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 M555 CLS registered?

M555 CLS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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