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S566 KRG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,211 mi
Last recorded87,211 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 87,211 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 87,211 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 86,483 miles

advise sills heavily undersealed

Fail 5 May 2018 86,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,380 miles

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

o/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/tyre wearing on the outside

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/tyre wearing on the outside

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,367 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 80,323 miles

all four coil springs corroded

o/s/f/ tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 May 2011 80,323 miles

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

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

o/s/f/ tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,813 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,813 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,653 miles

Advise front number plate has slight damage

Advise near side front chassis has corrsion started

Advise near side outer sill has corrsion started

Advise plastic trim under engine insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,653 miles

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

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

Advise front number plate has slight damage

Advise near side front chassis has corrsion started

Advise near side outer sill has corrsion started

Advise plastic trim under engine insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,080 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,080 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,482 miles

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

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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S566 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S566 KRG, 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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S566 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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