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S541 ERC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,188 mi
Last recorded130,188 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 ERC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,188 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter fouled by loose trim

corrosion offside inner sill and outer sill

Fail 26 Sep 2018 130,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside of vehicle "t" junction area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter fouled by loose trim

corrosion offside inner sill and outer sill

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,783 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened pulse n/s o/s arms (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect

front suspension some corrosion

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

power steering bottle some corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel arch some corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2015 129,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel arch some corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2014 129,158 miles

Brake pipes greased up making hard to conduct full inspection!!!

Front suspension parts greased

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering bottle corroded

Sill backings corroded

Sill covers fitted making hard to inspect fully

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody corroded

Weld repairs heavilly undersealed

Fail 24 Oct 2014 129,112 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)

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

Brake pipes greased up making hard to conduct full inspection!!!

Front suspension parts greased

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering bottle corroded

Sill backings corroded

Sill covers fitted making hard to inspect fully

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front lower wings corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 123,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,018 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,593 miles

All tyre walls starting to split/crack.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 94,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,783 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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S541 ERC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S541 ERC, 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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S541 ERC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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