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S48 AUP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 AUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 127,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 3-4mm and is stress cracked on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear brake disc lightly pitted

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill/bottom of wing corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

high level brakelight not working

surface corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 9 Aug 2018 127,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily stress cracked that cords are visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

high level brakelight not working

surface corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 3-4mm and is stress cracked on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear brake disc lightly pitted

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill/bottom of wing corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,487 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 122,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 120,479 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 117,444 miles

under side of car showing signs of corosion

Fail 7 Apr 2015 117,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

under side of car showing signs of corosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,562 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,338 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,464 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,811 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 110,811 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,704 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 108,704 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,714 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,749 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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S48 AUP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S48 AUP, 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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S48 AUP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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