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S580 NRA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 NRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 81,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 81,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 73,785 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 71,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 70,742 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 67,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 64,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,949 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,479 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,479 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust centre section insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine oil leaks rear anti roll bar corroded and D bushes worn front pads low front discs corroded rear pads low rear discs corroded front tyres cracking slightly

vehicle wet at time of test offside front shock absorber damp slight smear from wipers engine undertray fitted corrosion to exhaust outer sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,173 miles

engine oil leaks rear anti roll bar corroded and D bushes worn front pads low front discs corroded rear pads low rear discs corroded front tyres cracking slightly

vehicle wet at time of test offside front shock absorber damp slight smear from wipers engine undertray fitted corrosion to exhaust outer sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

padding on steering wheel rim coming away at top

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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S580 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S580 NRA, 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 S580 NRA registered?

S580 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S580 NRA safe to buy?

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