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S563 UHE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,025 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 121,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,618 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,410 miles

discs slightly scored

Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,309 miles

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

discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 89,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,414 miles

gearbox shield corroded

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/ outer (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tie rod has play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,513 miles

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

under side of car has a lot of corrossion m ay need attention at next mot

Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,649 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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S563 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S563 UHE, 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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S563 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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