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S856 ROR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 ROR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassis rails slight corrision

Fail 1 Jul 2016 81,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

chassis rails slight corrision

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to all suspension,steering & hub components.

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

N/S windscreen wiper deteriorated

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,420 miles

corrosion evident on outersills

front and rear suspension componants corroded

minor stonechips to screen

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,901 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

long handbrake travel

Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,896 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,296 miles

front and rear suspension componants corroded

front number plate marked

Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,296 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension componants corroded

front number plate marked

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,656 miles

corrosion to front & rear suspension

front no plate marked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,710 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,710 miles

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

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

slight dampness on nearside front inner brake pad noted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,413 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,628 miles

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

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)

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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S856 ROR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S856 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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S856 ROR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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