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S738 TGY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 TGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

undertray rusted and strapped up

Fail 11 Jan 2021 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

undertray rusted and strapped up

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,619 miles

some filler in outer sill but appears to be solid

Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some filler in outer sill but appears to be solid

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,662 miles

n/s and o/s rear lower wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 11 Jan 2019 95,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear lower wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,165 miles

Both front tyres tread cracking

Both rear tyres tread cracking

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 50,165 miles

Both front tyres tread cracking

Both rear tyres tread cracking

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,777 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear tyres perishing

both wing repeaters loose

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,929 miles

both rear tyres perishing

clutch slave cylinder leaking

corrosion on both rear outer sills

offside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 14 Apr 2009 44,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

clutch slave cylinder leaking

corrosion on both rear outer sills

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,021 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,504 miles

o/s front tyre tread worn to limit advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 5 Jul 2005 28,437 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S738 TGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 S738 TGY, 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 S738 TGY registered?

S738 TGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S738 TGY safe to buy?

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