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S522 CGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 CGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,199 miles

Front corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 22 Sep 2022 113,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,721 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,392 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 106,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,443 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2019 102,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 101,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,021 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear both ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking front to rear mbp (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,226 miles

under body repairs

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,284 miles

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 98,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,475 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake inbalence

Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,724 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear service brakes have a slight imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,609 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 89,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,140 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 87,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

top part of steering wheel covering skin is loose

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,878 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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S522 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S522 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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S522 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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