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S811 GKN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 GKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 136,143 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 133,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 133,926 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,703 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,051 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 117,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 114,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 112,348 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,264 miles

Offside front inner brake pad is getting low

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,264 miles

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

Offside front inner brake pad is getting low

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 106,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,793 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

handbarke has alot of travel

Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

hand brake has alot of travel

Pass 20 Jul 2006 87,971 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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S811 GKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S811 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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S811 GKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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