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S858 CNW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,715 miles

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

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre on 1.6mm to 2mm outer edge

osr and nsr wheel arches corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre on 1.6mm to 2mm outer edge

osr and nsr wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,155 miles

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

handbrake travel high

nsr shock absorber weeping

osf and nsf chassis sections showing corossion

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

nsr shock absorber weeping

osf and nsf chassis sections showing corossion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,729 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,852 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,703 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 49,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,317 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 46,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 46,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 45,052 miles

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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S858 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S858 CNW, 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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What year was S858 CNW registered?

S858 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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