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S566 UHE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,247 mi
Last recorded110,247 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 110,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing excessively corroded

Offside Front Lower wing excessively corroded

all 4 tyres worn bald on the inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,894 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,436 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 105,436 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 105,429 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 102,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 101,307 miles

Body and suspension surface rust

Pass 4 May 2016 98,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 96,125 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 96,124 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box is very corroded at join to mid section

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,983 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,630 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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S566 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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