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S747 CNW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,779 mi
Last recorded123,779 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,977 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,901 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,901 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,825 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

offside front wheelarch corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,083 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 106,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,367 miles

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

corrosion throughout components

nearside rear tyre perished offside front slight

rear brake pads worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 100,367 miles

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

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

corrosion throughout components

nearside rear tyre perished offside front slight

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,921 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 92,921 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 78,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,092 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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S747 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S747 CNW, 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 S747 CNW registered?

S747 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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