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S79 BAA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 BAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 108,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres inner edge worn 195/50/15

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,742 miles

rear tyres worn and perished

sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2019 83,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,501 miles

Extensive corrosion to front and rear subframes and their associated components.

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,374 miles

Extensive corrosion to front and rear subframes and their associated components.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2016 77,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,666 miles

front reg plate in poor condition

o/s/ outer sill in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition / walls cracked /

Fail 22 Nov 2013 71,151 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition / walls cracked /

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,481 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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S79 BAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S79 BAA, 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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S79 BAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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