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S741 GKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,425 mi
Last recorded156,425 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 GKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 156,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 156,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 149,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,925 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 132,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 25 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 128,482 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 128,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,716 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 122,015 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

front brake discs corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2014 121,125 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 120,845 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 120,845 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 112,423 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2011 112,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,176 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,021 miles

suspension frames are rusty

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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S741 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S741 GKO, 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 S741 GKO registered?

S741 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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