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S646 MBY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 143,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 143,257 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 143,257 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,351 miles

Front chassis legs corroded

General corrosion all over

Rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,536 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,426 miles

Nearside Front inner brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner brake disc corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper scratch mark (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,686 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,793 miles

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

Nearside parking brake efficency is low.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 122,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside parking brake efficency is low.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

slight scratch damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

middle/rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 109,607 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust joint middle to rear corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 103,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 95,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,053 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 77,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 61,100 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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S646 MBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S646 MBY, 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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S646 MBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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