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S464 BRP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,344 mi
Last recorded113,344 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 BRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 113,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,738 miles

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

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

both front chassis legs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,738 miles

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

both front chassis legs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,933 miles

high level brake light inop

nearside rear sill corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake light inop

nearside rear sill corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,649 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty subframes and suspension

Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Underside of vehicle rusty subframes and suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,177 miles

centre brakelamp not working

slightg flucuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,219 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,217 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,679 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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S464 BRP 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 68.4%.

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 S464 BRP, 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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S464 BRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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