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1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,061 mi
Last recorded110,061 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 PDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,061 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 110,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,325 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,962 miles

nsf anti roll bar link has slight play in a balljoint

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,287 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 80,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r brake pad anti squeal clip missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,619 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pad anti squeal clip missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,070 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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S599 PDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S599 PDF, 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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S599 PDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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