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S743 SKK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,438 mi
Last recorded109,438 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 SKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,438 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension components and steering components

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension components and steering components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe section (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure in boot floor holed under battery (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe section (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 108,944 miles

Advise all suspension components corroded

Advise both rear inner brake discs corroded

Advise offside front tyre perished

Advise offside rear tyre perished

Advise rear diff mount bushes perished

Advise underside body corrosion

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)

Advise all suspension components corroded

Advise both rear inner brake discs corroded

Advise offside front tyre perished

Advise offside rear tyre perished

Advise rear diff mount bushes perished

Advise underside body corrosion

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,623 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area ,,requires further attention (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area ,,requires further attention (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 108,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 108,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 108,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 108,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine dipstick missing

n/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

slight bulge n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine dipstick missing

n/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

slight bulge n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,300 miles

outter sills weak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

outter sills weak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,860 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 102,855 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,435 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,088 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 93,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 84,931 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 84,931 miles

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

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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S743 SKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S743 SKK, 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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S743 SKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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