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S779 GHU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,470 mi
Last recorded52,470 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 GHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2020 52,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,454 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

intermittent abs light

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,049 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 40,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,469 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 25,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 GHU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S779 GHU, 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 S779 GHU registered?

S779 GHU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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