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S501 CGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,876 mi
Last recorded66,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 CGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 66,876 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,918 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 65,914 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,159 miles

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

parking brake requires minor adjustment

Pass 8 May 2018 59,544 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,361 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades streaking slightly

long hand brake travel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades streaking slightly

long hand brake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,836 miles

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

rear number plate poorly made !

small cut o/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,289 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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S501 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S501 CGP, 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 S501 CGP registered?

S501 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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