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S64 ADU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,237 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 66,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2020 66,945 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,063 miles

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

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

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

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,063 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,791 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside areas / sections (nearside & offside) (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside underside / areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,791 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside areas / sections (nearside & offside) (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside underside / areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,440 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 62,025 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear end seals thin

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear end seals thin

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,318 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,435 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,346 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 52,346 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,495 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S64 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S64 ADU, 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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S64 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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