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S727 EGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,396 mi
Last recorded87,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 EGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,396 miles

general corrosion underneath

o/s/r brake slightly binding

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres are cracked/perished and wearing low on inner edges

general corrosion underneath

o/s/r brake slightly binding

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 77,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,656 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,037 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,227 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,498 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 43,956 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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S727 EGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S727 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 S727 EGK registered?

S727 EGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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