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S544 ABF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 ABF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,240 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 63,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,031 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Aug 2018 59,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear advise brake not locking(still recording efficiency)

Offside Rear advise brake not locking(sill recording efficiency)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,500 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,493 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,491 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,588 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,650 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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S544 ABF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S544 ABF, 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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What year was S544 ABF registered?

S544 ABF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S544 ABF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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