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S701 KCY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,099 mi
Last recorded102,099 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 KCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 102,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,077 miles

Front number plate stuck to bonnet

Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover insecure , but is covering ball joint

Offside Rear antiroll bar link top ball joint looks to be seized

front tyres 185/65/14 and rear tyres 185/70/14

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 100,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring fouling inner sidewall when jacked up (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured on seating point (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,420 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,813 miles

Both front trackrod end boots splitting, however preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner corrosion around inner arch

Offside Front slight damage to sidewall

front & rear subframes rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2015 94,812 miles

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

Both front trackrod end boots splitting, however preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner corrosion around inner arch

Offside Front slight damage to sidewall

front & rear subframes rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,799 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,724 miles

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

small hole in offside outter sill outside of prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front 205/40R17H tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 80,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front 205/40R17H tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,550 miles

Knocking noise from o/s steering arm inner part when steering rocked. no excessive play or lift detected.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S701 KCY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 S701 KCY, 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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S701 KCY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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