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S466 CUY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,051 mi
Last recorded87,051 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 CUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 87,001 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,960 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,025 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,102 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded/repaired

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,697 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine overheats on emissions test

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,095 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 76,328 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 76,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,527 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,942 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,579 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,593 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,544 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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S466 CUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S466 CUY, 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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S466 CUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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