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S90 HNC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 HNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 105,920 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2020 105,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 105,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 105,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 105,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,693 miles

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,692 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,596 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,373 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 105,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,999 miles

brake pipes heavily greased hard to check condition of pipes

mid section chassis legs slightly damaged

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,984 miles

brake pipes heavily greased hard to check condition of pipes

front brake discs slightly pitted

mid section chassis legs slightly damaged

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 31 Dec 2009 95,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,927 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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S90 HNC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S90 HNC, 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 S90 HNC registered?

S90 HNC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S90 HNC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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