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S54 WOM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,679 mi
Last recorded113,679 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 WOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,137 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 111,131 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,932 miles

underside of vehicle & components undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,930 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle & components undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,832 miles

underside of vehicle & all components heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle & all components heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,078 miles

front tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

several suspension arms front and rear on limit of corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2017 106,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

front tyres slightly perished

several suspension arms front and rear on limit of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,735 miles

all front and rear suspension arms getting near limit of corrosion

brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose getting corroded at ends

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system very rusty in places

front to rear fuel pipe getting corroded underneath

rear suspension sub frame getting corroded

rusty underneath in places

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all front and rear suspension arms getting near limit of corrosion

brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose getting corroded at ends

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system very rusty in places

front to rear fuel pipe getting corroded underneath

rear suspension sub frame getting corroded

rusty underneath in places

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,872 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rusty underneath in places, inc. most suspension components.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 94,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rusty underneath in places, inc. most suspension components.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules getting corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r hose from splitter getting corroded

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear suspension arms / sub frames and brackets getting corroded

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes getting corroded in several places

getting rusty underneath in places

high level brake light not working

power steering pipes in engine bay getting corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Aug 2013 91,614 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules getting corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r hose from splitter getting corroded

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear suspension arms / sub frames and brackets getting corroded

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes getting corroded in several places

getting rusty underneath in places

high level brake light not working

o/s/r hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning to stop

power steering pipes in engine bay getting corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parts of floorpan & many suspension components rusty.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,108 miles

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,130 miles

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

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

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

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

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

Suspension components rusty.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,482 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension components rusty.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,448 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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S54 WOM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S54 WOM, 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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S54 WOM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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