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S572 DTM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,401 mi
Last recorded172,401 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 DTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 172,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 169,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 166,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 163,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 157,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 91,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,089 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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S572 DTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S572 DTM, 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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What year was S572 DTM registered?

S572 DTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S572 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 DTM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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