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S575 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,618 mi
Last recorded99,618 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2022 99,618 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills bubbling with corrosion but not weak

under body has age related corrosion but not weak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,491 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 99,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,413 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,413 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,025 miles

Both rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,774 miles

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,629 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,356 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,344 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp and mainbeam worked when tapped

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,052 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 56,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads very near/on legal limit suggest emmediate renewal

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,199 miles

front brake pads very near/on legal limit suggest emmediate renewal

Pass 18 Feb 2006 49,292 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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S575 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S575 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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What year was S575 CEU registered?

S575 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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