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S788 EJE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,581 mi
Last recorded112,581 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 EJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,073 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill too floor holed within prescribed area (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,122 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 103,599 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r brake slight bind

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,599 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,863 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2012 96,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and nsr tyres all out of shape cords worn uneven

front tyres wearing very low on outer edges

slight bind nsr wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,828 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and nsr tyres all out of shape cords worn uneven

front tyres wearing very low on outer edges

slight bind nsr wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing outer edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,215 miles

1,Nearside and offside rear wheel arches and lower outer sills corroding poor condition.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,548 miles

Oil leak

Both rear sills and wheel arches slight corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,049 miles

SCREW IN N/S REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 18 Jul 2007 77,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005

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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S788 EJE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S788 EJE, 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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S788 EJE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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