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S559 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,419 miles

General corrosion on all suspension parts

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

General corrosion on all suspension parts

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,219 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 97,219 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 95,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,855 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,960 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel rim buckled

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,855 miles

nearside rear wheel rim buckled

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,143 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,496 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r wheel has slight damage on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,697 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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S559 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S559 ACG, 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 S559 ACG registered?

S559 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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