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S69 RHK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 155,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 155,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 154,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 145,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 136,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 128,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 128,009 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 126,491 miles

condition of exhaust system.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

condition of exhaust system.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,478 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheelarches slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,733 miles

condition of exhaust.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,130 miles

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

condition of exhaust system.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condition of exhaust system.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,636 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 121,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,473 miles

corrsion starting on off side and near side front cross members.

slight bind on front off side brake.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,199 miles

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

corrsion starting on offside and nearside front chassic members.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,384 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 15,384 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 May 2007 107,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 107,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,395 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 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S69 RHK, 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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S69 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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