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S67 ULS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,631 mi
Last recorded77,631 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 ULS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,347 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 64,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,543 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,543 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 51,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 51,433 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 42,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,245 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,144 miles

1x front to rear metal brake pipe is showing corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

metal brake pipe from os/r to ns/r is showing corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,144 miles

1x front to rear metal brake pipe is showing corrosion

metal brake pipe from os/r to ns/r is showing corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,174 miles

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

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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S67 ULS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S67 ULS, 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 S67 ULS registered?

S67 ULS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S67 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S67 ULS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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