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S867 CNW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,450 mi
Last recorded174,450 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 174,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside front wing corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 174,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside front wing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 165,909 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front arms ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust heat shield loose

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 165,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front arms ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust heat shield loose

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 161,218 miles

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

nearside wiperblade smearing slightly

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 161,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside wiperblade smearing slightly

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 155,828 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 155,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,747 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front sub-frame

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 150,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front sub-frame

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 146,092 miles

O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED BUT INNER SILLS/BOX SECTIONS LOOK INTACT

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded & require attention

v.slight play / knock in o/s front anti-roll bar drop-link

Fail 15 Jul 2011 146,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED BUT INNER SILLS/BOX SECTIONS LOOK INTACT

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded & require attention

v.slight play / knock in o/s front anti-roll bar drop-link

Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,988 miles

corrosion showing on both outer sills at rear and around nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Aug 2009 135,638 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 135,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 126,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear num ber plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2007 117,157 miles

rear no plate distorted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 111,821 miles

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 111,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner tyre wall perished

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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S867 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S867 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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S867 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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