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S516 WMS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 WMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,052 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,271 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,795 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipe ends,,,covered with grease

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,431 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipe ends,,,,, covered with grease

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe ends covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe ends covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 30,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,312 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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S516 WMS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S516 WMS, 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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S516 WMS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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