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S890 UKK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 140,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 140,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 138,102 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 129,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,469 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,162 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 78,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,147 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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S890 UKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S890 UKK, 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 S890 UKK registered?

S890 UKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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