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S53 ERR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,033 mi
Last recorded68,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 ERR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has signs of surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 67,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 66,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 65,984 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 64,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 58,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,689 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components are very corroded

steering wheel grip is loose

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,858 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,056 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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S53 ERR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S53 ERR, 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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S53 ERR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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