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S74 CLG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 CLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn 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 sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

most steering and suspension components are rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,962 miles

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

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

Rear near side tyre has a nail in it

Underbody showing corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Ex flange between centre and middle is very rusted

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

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

Rear near side tyre has a nail in it

Underbody showing corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,590 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,587 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,958 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 70,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 70,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,199 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,845 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,001 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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S74 CLG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S74 CLG, 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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S74 CLG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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