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S810 GKN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,264 mi
Last recorded85,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 GKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bucket seats and roll over bar fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded plus wheel arch

Offside Front and rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side floors /sills and suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,264 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bucket seats and roll over bar fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded plus wheel arch

Offside Front and rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side floors /sills and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,925 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff locked so both wheels drive at same time

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,161 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 80,148 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached wing due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,980 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,045 miles

Slight bind to O/S/F brake

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,366 miles

minor corrosion to brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,965 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 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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S810 GKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S810 GKN, 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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S810 GKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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