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S567 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,311 mi
Last recorded108,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS567 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around plastic mounting bracket area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 96,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 88,169 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2014 88,169 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 80,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit

offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 16 May 2013 80,236 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,708 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,708 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,041 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,465 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,229 miles

O/S wiper blade split.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,229 miles

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

O/S wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,169 miles

N/S/f tyre 2mm.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 22,924 miles

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

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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S567 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S567 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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S567 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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