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S61 PFH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,604 mi
Last recorded136,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 PFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 136,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

near side rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2011 136,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

near side rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2010 130,345 miles

Both front chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion.

Both front tyres perishing.

Both headlamp lenses discolured.

Both rear brake discs in poor condition.

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

Offside rear brake has slight binding.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 126,162 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2009 126,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 123,423 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 118,626 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,626 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise: steering wheel cover slightly loose

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 PFH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFH, 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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What year was S61 PFH registered?

S61 PFH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S61 PFH safe to buy?

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