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S630 CAA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,616 mi
Last recorded133,616 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 CAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 133,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

emmision test aborted due to excessive engine noise .

Pass 5 May 2022 122,970 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin is corroded and holed, solid metal beneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cooling fan not operating

Fail 22 Apr 2022 122,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin is corroded and holed, solid metal beneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cooling fan not operating

Pass 15 May 2021 118,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 105,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,208 miles

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

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

Please note: Rear brakes and hand brake need slight adjustment.

Rear pads worn slightly.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,234 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,734 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,345 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 94,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,915 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 92,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,896 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 79,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 75,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,151 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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S630 CAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S630 CAA, 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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S630 CAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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