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S875 ETM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 ETM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,401 miles

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

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

o/s. sill getting rusty also fronr wishbones rusty.......

rear calipers req; servicing.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,401 miles

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

o/s. sill getting rusty also fronr wishbones rusty.......

rear calipers req; servicing.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,002 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,124 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,859 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,450 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,166 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,014 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 39,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S875 ETM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S875 ETM, 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 S875 ETM registered?

S875 ETM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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