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S693 SNT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,415 mi
Last recorded59,415 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 SNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,415 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,845 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,385 miles

rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,364 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,575 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,554 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,266 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,266 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,025 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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S693 SNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S693 SNT, 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 S693 SNT registered?

S693 SNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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