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S590 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Various signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle Plus suspension arms

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis legs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,099 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis legs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 84,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

suspension's rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,179 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

suspension's rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,801 miles

N/S front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,801 miles

N/S front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,698 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,805 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 81,805 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,632 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,628 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre - 3.5 mm tread

o/s/r tyre- 3mm tread

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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S590 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S590 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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S590 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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