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S779 KRG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,669 mi
Last recorded106,669 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 106,669 miles

car very rusty

Fail 4 May 2022 106,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car very rusty

Pass 14 May 2021 105,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill rusty

both rear inner arches are rusty

front chassis is very rusty

rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 13 May 2021 105,668 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill rusty

both rear inner arches are rusty

front chassis is very rusty

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 May 2020 104,093 miles

Nearside Front chassis has corrosion

Fail 21 May 2020 104,092 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front chassis has corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 102,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper is damp

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 17 May 2018 100,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 99,578 miles

Front both chassis rusty

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2016 98,326 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 96,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f upper ball joint bolt slightly short

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 May 2015 96,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f upper ball joint bolt slightly short

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 95,031 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake caliper damp

Pass 21 May 2013 93,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 May 2012 91,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 91,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 90,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 90,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 88,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2010 88,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,367 miles

o/s/r brake pipe going rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear pads close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2008 82,181 miles

ex rusty and rear brake pipe rusty

front and rear pads 5.000 mls

Pass 21 May 2007 78,727 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

damage on offside front

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,659 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

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 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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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S779 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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