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S864 SBD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,889 mi
Last recorded114,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 SBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 108,234 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor to sill in the middle of the car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to inner arch infront of rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 108,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,357 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,836 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear outer sill panel holed due to corrosion near but not within seat belt prescribed area

Offside sill panel/edge of floor holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,711 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sticker and tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Offside Rear outer sill panel holed due to corrosion near but not within seat belt prescribed area

Offside sill panel/edge of floor holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,827 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,834 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,863 miles

Slight binding to OSF brake

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,602 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

long travel on handbrake

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,424 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 34,242 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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S864 SBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S864 SBD, 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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S864 SBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S864 SBD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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