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S753 ATC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,892 mi
Last recorded161,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 ATC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 161,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 161,892 miles

Emissions not tested Water pipe wearing on belt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 146,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antirollbar d bush mounting area corroded on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 145,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 144,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 143,749 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 143,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,255 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 140,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 135,515 miles

Both rear brake flexy hoses have corroded ferules

Exhaust in poor condition

N/S rear brake disc in very poor condition, replacement strongly advised

Fail 1 Oct 2014 135,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake flexy hoses have corroded ferules

Exhaust in poor condition

N/S rear brake disc in very poor condition, replacement strongly advised

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,755 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly deteriorated

rear of both body sills/seat belt mounting area, show some corrossion developing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear part of both body sills show corrossion, repair required soon as this area is within prescribed area of seat belt mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,895 miles

rear part of both body sills show corrossion, repair required soon as this area is within prescribed area of seat belt mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 109,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 98,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 98,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,761 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,742 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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S753 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S753 ATC, 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 S753 ATC registered?

S753 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S753 ATC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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