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S464 GHW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 GHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 114,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake only recording 51kgf but overall efficiency ok.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded.

multiple areas of light corrosion to underside.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe and all front suspension components corroded.

multiple areas of light corrosion to underside

n/s and o/s box section of floor deformed/damaged but structural rigidity not weakened.

rear susbframe and all rear suspension components corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe and all front suspension components corroded.

multiple areas of light corrosion to underside

n/s and o/s box section of floor deformed/damaged but structural rigidity not weakened.

rear susbframe and all rear suspension components corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,716 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underside has various areas of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,429 miles

corrosion on both subframes and suspension related components

corrosion on underside chassis

offside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,822 miles

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,801 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,460 miles

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

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

floor, chassis and sills rusty

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,459 miles

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

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

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

floor, chassis and sills rusty

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,645 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,997 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 88,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,177 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 GHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHW, 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 S464 GHW registered?

S464 GHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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