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S853 ROR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,888 mi
Last recorded102,888 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 ROR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 100,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 100,707 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 99,247 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but supported

Rear suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion

Sign of corrosion starting on both sills

Slight bind to nearside front wheel

Underbody surface rust

Fail 31 Aug 2019 99,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but supported

Rear suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion

Sign of corrosion starting on both sills

Slight bind to nearside front wheel

Underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,105 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Surface rust starting on underbody and suspension arms

Pass 12 Aug 2017 94,819 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,322 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,322 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,733 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,159 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,019 miles

front tyres low outer edges

movement in rear callipers

wipers smear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,911 miles

rear tyres getting low

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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S853 ROR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S853 ROR, 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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S853 ROR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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