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S722 EGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 EGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 103,347 miles

Corrosion both inner/outer sills

Fail 14 Apr 2022 103,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,033 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake flexi perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,859 miles

Both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,919 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,779 miles

front and rear brake pads low

nsr drop link slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,779 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake pads low

nsr drop link slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,374 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,912 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 29,778 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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S722 EGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S722 EGK, 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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What year was S722 EGK registered?

S722 EGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S722 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 EGK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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