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S472 HBW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,508 mi
Last recorded91,508 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 HBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,508 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 91,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 87,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,318 miles

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

minor rust o/s /f chassis leg

power steering pipes rusting

some rusting n/s r wheel arch area

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,271 miles

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

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

rusty chassi leg o/s/f

Pass 23 May 2012 83,616 miles

o/s front chassi leg rusty

Fail 22 May 2012 83,616 miles

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

o/s front chassi leg rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2011 81,477 miles

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 May 2010 77,967 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2010 77,967 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 77,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,287 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S472 HBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S472 HBW, 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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S472 HBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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