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S577 UHE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 103,314 miles

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

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

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

general suspension component corrosion

outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 103,308 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at subframe mounting/ bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 103,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at subframe mounting/ bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,802 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,792 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 91,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 91,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

front and rear subframe corroded

front and rear suspension components underside corroded

slight cracking to tyre sidewall n/s/f

slight cracking to tyre sidewall o/s/r

Pass 27 May 2015 91,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

front and rear subframe corroded

front and rear suspension components underside corroded

slight cracking to tyre sidewall n/s/f

slight cracking to tyre sidewall o/s/r

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,280 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 90,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,587 miles

nsr sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,597 miles

damage to exhaust heat shield

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,198 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 47,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,996 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 35,996 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,029 miles

rear sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,801 miles

corrosion on suspension components

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 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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