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S811 UTU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate in poor condishion

some rust on underbody and suspension

Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate in poor condishion

some rust on underbody and suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,655 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust poor in places with minor

Fail 6 Jul 2021 123,655 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure REAR EXHAUST BROKEN AWAY FROM SYSTEM AND EXCESSIVE BLOW (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT DIPS HAVE NO PATTERNS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM UNION TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT/MID FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe heavily corroded within clip (underside/rear) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively only 50% pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front number plate insecure and coming unstuck

front suspension arms heavily corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter and o/s/f track rod end gaiter perished

rear axle and suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 123,561 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All suspension arms corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody condition corroded

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,528 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 111,528 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine oil level below minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2017 102,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

Slight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,973 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,973 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,249 miles

middle & rear exhaust joint corroded

minor rust on n/s outer sills

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2011 99,249 miles

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

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

middle & rear exhaust joint corroded

minor rust on n/s outer sills

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,755 miles

corrosion evident n/s/r outer sill

middle & rear exhaust rusty

minor grounding damage to n/s/f chassis leg

slight damage n/s/r wheel rim

stonechip in windscreen

surface rust on rear brake pipes

surface rust/pitting on rear discs

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 90,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,288 miles

corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components

Fail 26 Sep 2008 86,285 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components

Pass 29 Sep 2007 76,428 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill,subframes,suspension mounts/components

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 71,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to suspension components/mounts & o/s outer sill

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 UTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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