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S877 PNK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,664 mi
Last recorded108,664 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 PNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,664 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,415 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

tyre valves perished/cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,414 miles

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

tyre valves perished/cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,967 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill end

exhaust system corroded

misting of oil from steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,967 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to o/s/r sill end

exhaust system corroded

misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,024 miles

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

exzhaust system corroded

nisting of oil around steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,024 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (5.2.6)

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

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

exzhaust system corroded

nisting of oil around steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,701 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

coolant low

harsh corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,608 miles

Both rear lower sill areas outside prescribed areas heavily coroded

Exhaust system coroded

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,608 miles

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

Both rear lower sill areas outside prescribed areas heavily coroded

Exhaust system coroded

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,476 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,500 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn/scored

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,619 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs very slightly pitted

slight corrosion underside the vehicle

slight damage to the offside lower chassie leg

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,172 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,613 miles

both front tyres and off side rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,564 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 PNK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PNK, 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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S877 PNK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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