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S577 TKE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,231 mi
Last recorded161,231 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 161,231 miles

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

rear arches and sills corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 161,231 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear arches and sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 146,894 miles

rear wheel archs and sill ends corroded

Suspensin arms starting to corrode a little

Fail 14 Mar 2014 146,894 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspensin arms starting to corrode a little

rear wheel archs and sill ends corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 140,026 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 130,308 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside headlight bulb connector a little corroded - Suggest a new connector is fitted

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Slight judder offside rear brake

Fail 4 Jan 2012 130,308 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlight bulb connector a little corroded - Suggest a new connector is fitted

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Slight judder offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,952 miles

BODY CORROSION PRESCRIBED AREAS /INC W ARCHES

Fail 11 Jan 2011 120,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009
Pass 30 Dec 2008 106,052 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 106,052 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 96,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 96,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 86,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 86,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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S577 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S577 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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S577 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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