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S669 MRB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 MRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 122,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,132 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 15 Aug 2013 105,728 miles

all brake disds showing wear

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,252 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,975 miles

corrosion started to o/s/r outter sill

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,975 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion started to o/s/r outter sill

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low

Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre wear surgests that an adjustment is required

offside front tyre is showing signs of age

offside wiper is split but still clearing at this time

rear disks are in poor condition and registering a 36% imbalance

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyre wear surgests that an adjustment is required

offside front tyre is showing signs of age

offside wiper is split but still clearing at this time

rear disks are in poor condition and registering a 36% imbalance

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cut in wall

Fail 11 Jul 2009 67,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cut in wall

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,552 miles

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

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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S669 MRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S669 MRB, 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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What year was S669 MRB registered?

S669 MRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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