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S795 PNK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 PNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 156,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle advance corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advance corrosion to outer body sills

corrosion to both front chassis legs

Pass 30 Nov 2021 150,678 miles

corrosion to outer body sills

Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,486 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion started in both front chassis legs

Pass 31 May 2019 140,937 miles

rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 31 May 2019 140,937 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 18 May 2018 131,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 130,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 128,942 miles

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

N/S Front tyre perrished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S Front tyre perrished

O/S rear tyre perrished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 128,942 miles

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

N/S Front tyre perrished

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S Front tyre perrished

O/S rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 126,034 miles

clutch slave cylinder has small leak

oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 116,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

osr brake binding slightly

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,472 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,468 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 112,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,955 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 54,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,534 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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S795 PNK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S795 PNK, 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 S795 PNK registered?

S795 PNK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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