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S61 OCC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,235 mi
Last recorded105,235 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 OCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components heavilyrusted front and rear

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components heavilyrusted front and rear

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components heavily rusted front and rear

Fail 9 Nov 2022 99,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components heavily rusted front and rear

Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,709 miles

Front suspension corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

inner sills corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,399 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,391 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 98,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear section, excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,088 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 97,088 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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 94,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 82,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,947 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,843 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,510 miles

all pads becoming low!

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,370 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 32,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 32,067 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 OCC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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