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S554 ABF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,828 mi
Last recorded107,828 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 ABF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,644 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 105,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,589 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,481 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside abs sensor securing bolt is missing it's head. Sensor still secure.

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,575 miles

Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,788 miles

Centre and rear exhaust section slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre and rear exhaust section slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,717 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,740 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,095 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 43,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,581 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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S554 ABF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S554 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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S554 ABF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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