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S581 KRG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,925 mi
Last recorded105,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,925 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various signs of surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 104,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2022 104,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 160,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,710 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Sep 2019 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing lower part (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing lower part (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2016 86,548 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to grease applied.

Fail 24 May 2016 86,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to grease applied.

Pass 30 May 2015 83,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,426 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,920 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 71,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,808 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,027 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,062 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,168 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 49,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S581 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S581 KRG, 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 S581 KRG registered?

S581 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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