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S877 HNM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 HNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,778 miles

All suspension components have corrosion

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,667 miles

Both rear tyres showing age related cracks

underside coated with wax oil

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,444 miles

outer sills are getting thin at rear

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,683 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,683 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,728 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,481 miles

osr sill corroded but not within 12 inches of a load bearing member

Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,714 miles

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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S877 HNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S877 HNM, 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 S877 HNM registered?

S877 HNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S877 HNM safe to buy?

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