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S51 YON

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 YON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,781 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various patchs/welding underside

Fail 31 Jul 2019 138,781 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various patchs/welding underside

Pass 28 Jul 2018 138,148 miles

underneath has been heavily undersealed and welded

Pass 5 May 2017 132,747 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 122,133 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 112,976 miles

Car showing signs of corrosion underside

Front tyres cracked and slightly perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2015 112,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Car showing signs of corrosion underside

Front tyres cracked and slightly perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,127 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 100,127 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,893 miles

n/s/r outer sill skin corroded through to inner skin

Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r outer sill skin corroded through to inner skin

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,297 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,297 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,663 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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S51 YON is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S51 YON, 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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S51 YON is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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