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S475 AWV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,740 mi
Last recorded134,740 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 134,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 134,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 123,063 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 123,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 115,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 108,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,777 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,704 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,890 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,890 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 Dec 2009 88,951 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 83,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside outer rear sills very rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,666 miles

offside and nearside outer rear sills very rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2007 77,979 miles

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

fuel filter cover missing

rear tyres worn down to 2.mm

Pass 27 Dec 2006
Pass 22 Dec 2005 60,800 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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S475 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S475 AWV, 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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S475 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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