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S717 APJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,085 mi
Last recorded127,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 APJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,085 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust mainly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 127,076 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust mainly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 121,041 miles

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

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

all four front suspension arms corroded

corroison near and off side front chassis rails

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 113,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,496 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,518 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 111,518 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 105,246 miles

exhaust corroded.slight twist nsf brake hose.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 94,881 miles

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

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

engine pan fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2007 94,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

engine pan fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,398 miles

rear brake pads low engine pan fitted front tyers worn on edges

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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S717 APJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S717 APJ, 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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S717 APJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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