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S601 KRN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 KRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front subframe, heavily corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe, heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,652 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,769 miles

chassis rustung

front and rear lower arms rusting

front subframe rusting

rear subframe rusting

Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,769 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

chassis rustung

front and rear lower arms rusting

front subframe rusting

rear subframe rusting

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,235 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,064 miles

front brakepads near legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,408 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate,front ,cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,063 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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S601 KRN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S601 KRN, 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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S601 KRN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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