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S696 ATC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,744 mi
Last recorded118,744 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 ATC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,744 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,738 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,418 miles

Exhaust & also rear mounting corroded

N/S/F brake binding slightly

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded & holed

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Jul 2016 114,414 miles

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

Exhaust & also rear mounting corroded

N/S/F brake binding slightly

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded & holed

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,153 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jul 2015 107,153 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,661 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/ on limit(just acceptable)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside steering rack gaitor moist

Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/ on limit(just acceptable)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside steering rack gaitor moist

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,874 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,869 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,411 miles

all brake discs pitted

slight corrosion in both rear outer sills

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn low

slight corrosion in both rear outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2010 77,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 73,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,036 miles

dampness around offside steering rack gaiter

rear brake pads worn very low & nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

slight corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,632 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R disc corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,311 miles

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

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle

oil leak

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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S696 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S696 ATC, 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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S696 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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