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S788 LGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 LGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 115,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 115,627 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,559 miles

less than 10% left offside front brake pads

oil leak

slight play in both rear suspension link rods

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,162 miles

Front front brake pads on low side

Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,162 miles

Front front brake pads on low side

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre perished and cracked worn to 2mm

offside front tyre perished and cracked worn to 3mm

offside front wiper blade smeary

Fail 17 Sep 2014 69,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre perished and cracked worn to 2mm

offside front tyre perished and cracked worn to 3mm

offside front wiper blade smeary

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,103 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,103 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,355 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 60,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S788 LGN, 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 S788 LGN registered?

S788 LGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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