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S81 WOM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,363 mi
Last recorded63,363 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 WOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,363 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

Fail 22 Aug 2019 63,363 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,377 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,535 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

slight bind nearside front

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 50,534 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

slight bind nearside front

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,352 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,610 miles

wiper do not work on second speed

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper do not work on second speed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,495 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,482 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 44,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,979 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,894 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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S81 WOM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S81 WOM, 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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S81 WOM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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