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S451 ADP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 142,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear underside starting to rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 142,078 miles

Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2017 142,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.71 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 142,057 miles

Emissions not tested c.o excessively high (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps faded (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,528 miles

both head lamps starting to fade

Pass 20 Apr 2015 138,280 miles

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

both patterns

Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,241 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 127,742 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 127,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 120,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 113,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 90,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads 85% worn †rear brake pads 80% worn

near side tyre at 2 mm and peirshing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,372 miles

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

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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S451 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 S451 ADP, 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 S451 ADP registered?

S451 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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