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S617 TKE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,017 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 129,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 122,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 20 May 2013 119,317 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 119,280 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,654 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 115,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 115,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2010 114,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 114,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,274 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 111,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,491 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 108,392 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 108,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 93,339 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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S617 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S617 TKE, 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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S617 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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