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S691 SKG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 SKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 102,312 miles

bothj rear inner and outer sills are slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 1 May 2020 102,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded WHERE IT JOINS THE BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS IS FROSTY (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded WHERE IT JOINS THE BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS IS FROSTY (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE BUT I CANT PUSH MY THUMB THROUGH ON THE DAY

Offside Front THERE IS A LOT OF IRON FILINGS ON THE ABS SENSER

THE BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE IS DRIPPING SLOWLY

THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE ABOVE THE REAR SILENCER

Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Sills/rear arches bubbling with corrosion/filler, ETC

Corrosion starting in front chassis legs/floor and most of the car

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front subframe and suspension components quite badly corroded/covered in flakey corrosion and underseal

Rear subframe and suspension components quite badly corroded/covered in flakey corrosion and underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,711 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,996 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 85,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,956 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,180 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,446 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under body show corrosion through out

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,017 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,396 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Dec 2005 59,023 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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S691 SKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S691 SKG, 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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S691 SKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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