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S73 ADM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,067 mi
Last recorded132,067 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 ADM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,067 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 132,048 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 130,770 miles

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

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,287 miles

number plate lights intermittent

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 99,287 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

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

number plate lights intermittent

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,164 miles

knock in pas rack.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 59,901 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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S73 ADM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S73 ADM, 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 S73 ADM registered?

S73 ADM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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