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S675 CNW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,858 mi
Last recorded135,858 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS675 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 135,857 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 135,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Pass 28 Sep 2022 131,120 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 131,120 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,385 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 143,384 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 143,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 143,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 138,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 124,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 95,090 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,947 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,354 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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S675 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S675 CNW, 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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S675 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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