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S570 TKE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 102,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 100,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,239 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 100,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,794 miles

Front and rear surface corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 99,784 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear surface corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,680 miles

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,785 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,785 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,454 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,017 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Oil leak ()

The sills are badly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Oil leak ()

The sills are badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,728 miles

High level brake light inoperative

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

The rear exhaust flange is corroded but not leaking.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,071 miles

the rear sill sections are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,413 miles

sills and brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

sills and brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,103 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 68,103 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,582 miles

the o/s/r sill is very weak with corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,357 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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S570 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S570 TKE, 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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S570 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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