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S747 KSP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 KSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,896 miles

BOTH REAR WHEL ARCHERS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNRSILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR WHEL ARCHERS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,628 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed

numerous brake pipes have been covered in grease thereby preventing full inspection

offside rear inner sill corroded and holed

rear subframe and surrounding area very heavily corroded

underside of vehicle in general including suspension components is very badly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,713 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 105,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,086 miles

complete car underneath heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 103,086 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

complete car underneath heavily corroded

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,490 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

general surface rust to underside of vechile and to suspension components

rear sill panels are repaired and covered by underseal

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,994 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,893 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some light underbody corrosion.n/s/rear disc outer surface slight corrosion.

Pass 5 May 2011 91,355 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 91,311 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,705 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,332 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 60,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,857 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 KSP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KSP, 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 KSP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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