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M597 CCC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 CCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 134,496 miles

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 134,442 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BOLT/STAY (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 133,933 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 133,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 133,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 132,159 miles

o/s rear fog light colour pale

parking brake imbalanced operation

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 129,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,921 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake operation poor

rear suspension bushes in general showing signs of age wear and tear

Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 98,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,477 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 88,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Feb 2006 78,526 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 78,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 78,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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M597 CCC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M597 CCC, 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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M597 CCC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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