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S59 AEB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 AEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,309 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,352 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to m ost steering and supension related componetnts along with vehicle structure chassis etc.

exhaust very poor and corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake disc corroded on inner faces.

both registration plates in poor condition.

corrosion to near side rear outer lower sill.

exhaust in poor condition.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both headlamps aims at max height.

front and rear registration plates in poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,446 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,558 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 58,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,282 miles

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

both front tyres poor both cracked in the treads.

near side front wiper blade poor.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,504 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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S59 AEB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S59 AEB, 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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S59 AEB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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