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S71 AEB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,641 mi
Last recorded140,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 AEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 140,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2021 139,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 139,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 137,353 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 137,351 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 134,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,121 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 119,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre split in side wall not through to the cords

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 104,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,038 miles

front chassis legs corroded

main brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm, front tyres worn on the edges

sills and sill ends corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front chassis legs corroded

main brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm, front tyres worn on the edges

sills and sill ends corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,344 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn

rear sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 89,343 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn

rear sills corroded

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,219 miles

the n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

the sills are getting rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,560 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the n/s main brake pipe is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,552 miles

front brake discs starting to warp

front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,373 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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S71 AEB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S71 AEB, 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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S71 AEB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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