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S755 KRG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,262 mi
Last recorded90,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

all front suspension components are corroded

repairs to both outer sill panels

welding repairs to both inner sills

Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

all front suspension components are corroded

welding repairs to both inner sills

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside parking brake effort low, may soon require attention

Under body and suspension parts corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 80,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low, may soon require attention

Under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,831 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

front inner arches corroding

nearside rear inner arch corroding

offside rear inner arch corroded

weld/repairs covered

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,768 miles

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

underside centre damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,763 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

underside centre damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 70,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,897 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 65,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 65,041 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,113 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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S755 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S755 KRG, 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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S755 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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