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S747 KLX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,477 mi
Last recorded144,477 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 KLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 144,477 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 144,445 miles

Brake performance not tested car too low (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 136,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 136,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 124,402 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 118,253 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner wheelarch slightly coroded

offside rear chassis leg damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,253 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner wheelarch slightly coroded

offside rear chassis leg damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,521 miles

Both rear outer sils slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,166 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,036 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,541 miles

all brake pads are worn and nearing the limits of wear

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both headlight lenses are tarnished and this is affecting the light output

both rear suspension springs are corroded

engine oil level is low

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre has cuts on it's inner sidewall but they are currently not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

not sure if the engine temperature gauge is accurate but if it is then it appears the engine runs hot

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2010 95,510 miles

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

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

all brake pads are worn and nearing the limits of wear

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both headlight lenses are tarnished and this is affecting the light output

both rear suspension springs are corroded

engine oil level is low

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre has cuts on it's inner sidewall but they are currently not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

not sure if the engine temperature gauge is accurate but if it is then it appears the engine runs hot

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,475 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,385 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,255 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 KLX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S747 KLX, 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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S747 KLX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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