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S573 GTM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 GTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 115,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 114,490 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight play in osr suspension bush

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 107,874 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 107,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,730 miles

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

service brake effort just in minimum required limlits

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,124 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanging mounts are limited

rear exhaust loose

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,292 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s outter sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s outter sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,615 miles

All tyres splitting on outer shoulders.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

All tyres splitting on outer shoulders.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,785 miles

All tyres uneven wear.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on rear discs

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on rear discs

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,047 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 80,045 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 80,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 76,217 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,632 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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S573 GTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S573 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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S573 GTM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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