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S677 EFC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS677 EFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,596 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,326 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,313 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,409 miles

advise front o/s tyre low tread

advise front tyres cracking in tread & outer edge

advise slight seepage at o/s steering rack boot

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,170 miles

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

boot area full of water

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

boot area full of water

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,851 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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S677 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S677 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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S677 EFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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