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S89 ADU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,029 mi
Last recorded77,029 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor replaced (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,281 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 69,281 miles

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,076 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,927 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,918 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2007
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,078 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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S89 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S89 ADU, 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 S89 ADU registered?

S89 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S89 ADU safe to buy?

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