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S676 EFC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,137 mi
Last recorded108,137 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 EFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,137 miles

Centre and tail sections of exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,062 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheelarch

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheelarch

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,254 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 102,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 100,290 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,987 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

Fail 13 Jan 2015 97,987 miles

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

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,843 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2013 90,843 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,499 miles

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 50,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S676 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S676 EFC, 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 S676 EFC registered?

S676 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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