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S779 AWP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,563 mi
Last recorded94,563 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 AWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,563 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,603 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 89,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt is a racing harness

Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,237 miles

Emissions not tested due to no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16"sp (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19"sp (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt is a racing harness

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,032 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,088 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S779 AWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 S779 AWP, 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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S779 AWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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