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S655 ORV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,511 mi
Last recorded87,511 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 ORV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 87,511 miles

ALL suspension arms corroded.

ALL suspension bushes deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,122 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sidewall perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,136 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,675 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 78,068 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 76,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 74,897 miles

underside components/suspensions/springs etc very rusted..front brakes slight binding...rear exhaust very rusted...

Pass 27 May 2010 73,056 miles

underside of car and components very rusted..rear exhaust/brackets/silencers very rusted.rear discs rusted

Fail 19 May 2010 73,051 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underside of car and components very rusted..rear exhaust/brackets/silencers very rusted.rear discs rusted

Pass 27 May 2009 71,009 miles

rad damp;n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 14 May 2008 69,338 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust heaverly corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 67,657 miles

front brake imbalance 19%...(nearside is low)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 65,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

underside of car//suspensions/components etc.etc very corroded....discs corroded...slight sticking on front brakes..calipers???

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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S655 ORV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S655 ORV, 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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S655 ORV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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