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S556 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 140,520 miles

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

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

off side hand brake effort low.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 140,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side hand brake effort low.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 132,385 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe mounting bolts snapped off

Fail 9 Aug 2010 132,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe mounting bolts snapped off

Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,075 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 124,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 110,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 110,780 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 104,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 99,666 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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S556 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S556 CEU, 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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S556 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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