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S661 NNR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,575 mi
Last recorded81,575 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 NNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 81,575 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 81,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,637 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,432 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 60,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,258 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,092 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre/rear exhaust mounting bracket heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,515 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,269 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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S661 NNR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S661 NNR, 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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S661 NNR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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