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S61 ADU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,938 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 91,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 91,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2018 87,394 miles

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

vehicle underbody & outer sills covered with sealant

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak?

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake imbalance at 28%

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rears (3.5.1i)

corrosion to all suspension arms

corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,568 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rears (3.5.1i)

corrosion to all suspension arms

corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,548 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sll (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

n/s and o/s rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,093 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 64,686 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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S61 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S61 ADU, 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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S61 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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