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S69 CUB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 CUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,175 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,173 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,706 miles

corrosion forming around front and rear subframes

headlight aim on lowest limit

neaside and offside outer cills corroded

offside front disc corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,197 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses just starting to get perished

nsf outer tyre wall deteriorating (splitting).

rear tyres on 2.5/3.0 mm.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,246 miles

both front flexible brake hoses just stating to get perished.

some running gear underneath of vehicle starting to get corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,630 miles

slight exhaust corrosion and slight underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,228 miles

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

slight exhaust corrosion and slight underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,101 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,532 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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S69 CUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S69 CUB, 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 S69 CUB registered?

S69 CUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S69 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 CUB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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