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S640 ETV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,308 mi
Last recorded56,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 ETV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,308 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on the sills and all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 56,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheelarch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outersill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion throughout underbody & outersills & suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2019 52,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2019 52,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,898 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 50,898 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 46,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,095 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 45,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,883 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 41,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,772 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,772 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 34,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 34,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 27,971 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,293 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 14,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S640 ETV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S640 ETV, 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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S640 ETV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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