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S603 DCD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 DCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 99,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 91,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,460 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,411 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,396 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear sill slighty corroded to wheel arch

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,274 miles

Nearside front inner wing light corrosion.

Rear brakes slightly inbalanced.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,918 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2005 40,461 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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S603 DCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S603 DCD, 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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S603 DCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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