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S781 ENM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,918 mi
Last recorded103,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 ENM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,918 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 60% WORN

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,149 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 60% WORN AND N/S DOOR MIRROR CASE BROKEN

Fail 7 Jan 2009 98,149 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 60% WORN AND N/S DOOR MIRROR CASE BROKEN

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 91,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,154 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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S781 ENM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S781 ENM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S781 ENM registered?

S781 ENM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S781 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 ENM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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