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S593 HLG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 HLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,865 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low both too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advancedcorrosion present in the following---- N + o/side Front lower suspension arms. N + o/side rear lower suspension arms N + o/side oter sills( rear )prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,783 miles

Advanced corrosion present in the following---- N + o/side Front lower suspension arms N + o/side rear lower suspension arms N + o/side outer sills ( rear ) prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,222 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

centre exhaust joint slight leak

offside tie rod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,222 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

centre exhaust joint slight leak

handbrake travel

offside tie rod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,478 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 40,132 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,590 miles

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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S593 HLG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S593 HLG, 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 S593 HLG registered?

S593 HLG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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