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MAZ 5803

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 5803
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,559 miles

Multiple chip in windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,905 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 113,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,498 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded and full of filler

o/s/r outer sill corroded and full of filler

Pass 7 Jun 2013 113,108 miles

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion and filler

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 113,864 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 113,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 99,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 99,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,341 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 91,336 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 82,326 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 May 2006 73,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2006 73,975 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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MAZ 5803 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MAZ 5803, 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 MAZ 5803 registered?

MAZ 5803 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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