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S918 MLM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,852 mi
Last recorded166,852 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 MLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 166,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,160 miles

both outer sills rusty

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 149,952 miles

front disc worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,531 miles

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

tyre pressures low!!

Fail 12 Dec 2012 133,531 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressures low!!

Pass 10 Dec 2011 124,945 miles

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

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

heavy surface rust to rear sub frame and components

Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,521 miles

rust on rear brake pipes

wear front disc

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,918 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 47,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear brake pipe rusty

slight binding near side front brake

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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S918 MLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S918 MLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S918 MLM registered?

S918 MLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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