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S568 GTM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,745 mi
Last recorded80,745 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 GTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 80,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,943 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 78,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has moderate corrosion across all suspension components and underside

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,905 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion of all suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 77,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion of all suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,518 miles

All suspension components have corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,518 miles

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills, both sides (5.2.6)

All suspension components have corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,025 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,991 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,092 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,847 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,554 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,544 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,539 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Many of underside mechanical components have surface rust

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Many of underside mechanical components have surface rust

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,453 miles

Cuts in nsf tyre tread

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres starting to step on inside(possible tracking fault)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,453 miles

Cuts in nsf tyre tread

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres starting to step on inside(possible tracking fault)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 43,524 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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S568 GTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S568 GTM, 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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S568 GTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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