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S595 FGD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 FGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear o\s sill starting to corrode.

headlamp image is soft, acc for MOT but will req. att.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 93,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear o\s sill starting to corrode.

headlamp image is soft, acc for MOT but will req. att.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached droplink ball joint has become detatched. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 87,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,295 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible Incorect size (4.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front suspension bushes perished and boots

suspension components have surface rust

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front suspension bushes perished and boots

suspension components have surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,115 miles

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

body sills corroded

front tyres worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,655 miles

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

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)

body sills corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 56,621 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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S595 FGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S595 FGD, 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 S595 FGD registered?

S595 FGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1998.

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