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S744 SKK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 SKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 142,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill + Inner Wing Arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner + Outer Sill + Inner Wing Arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,751 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slight binding felt when vehicle jacked up

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,687 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 134,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside track rod end ball joint has modified locking device fitted to lock nut

underside of vehicle has been coated by underseal, unable to check all body condition and brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 134,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside track rod end ball joint has modified locking device fitted to lock nut

underside of vehicle has been coated by underseal, unable to check all body condition and brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 129,689 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 129,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,610 miles

slight blow exhaust centre

Fail 9 Jan 2013 127,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight blow exhaust centre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 120,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 111,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 106,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,743 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre approching wear limit

Fail 30 Nov 2007 101,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre approching wear limit

Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,780 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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S744 SKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S744 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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S744 SKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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