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S785 ACT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,968 mi
Last recorded175,968 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 ACT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 175,968 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 161,517 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 161,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 151,772 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 151,731 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2017 141,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 132,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 132,324 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 129,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,416 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 115,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front inner discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,412 miles

all discs corroded , all pads getting low , all tyres close to limit , underside corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 105,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all discs corroded , all pads getting low , all tyres close to limit , underside corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,567 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,409 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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S785 ACT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S785 ACT, 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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S785 ACT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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