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S712 XPP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,553 mi
Last recorded127,553 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 127,553 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH FRONTS & N/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion appearing to both rear outer sills , both inner sills & floor area`s.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,895 miles

Coolant leak lower hose-n/s rad area. ()

corrosion to n/s sill-floor area.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,878 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 124,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 123,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill-floor area & n/s floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 118,646 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,865 miles

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,204 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,490 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 92,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,941 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 87,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 77,929 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 77,929 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 68,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,785 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 17 Jun 2008 69,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,910 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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S712 XPP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S712 XPP, 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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S712 XPP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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