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S504 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,781 mi
Last recorded137,781 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 137,781 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 137,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 137,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 134,880 miles

poor repair to both outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

nearside and offside chassis legs damaged

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front chassis corroded under wheel arch

offside and nearside rear outter sills corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 120,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

nearside and offside chassis legs damaged

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front chassis corroded under wheel arch

offside and nearside rear outter sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear wheel arch

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 117,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oofside rear wheel arch

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 113,269 miles

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion sills

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2010 113,269 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion sills

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,367 miles

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion sills

corrosion suspension arms

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s door damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2009 109,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion sills

corrosion suspension arms

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s door damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,373 miles

corrosion exhaust

corrosion n/s outer sill

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2008 104,373 miles

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

corrosion exhaust

corrosion n/s outer sill

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,031 miles

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion exhaust

corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 26 Jun 2007 99,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion exhaust

corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,664 miles

corrosion sills

pads and discs worn

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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S504 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S504 CEU, 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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S504 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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