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S922 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,893 mi
Last recorded133,893 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 133,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,112 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Pass 1 May 2012 82,919 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside chasis leg damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside chassis leg has slight damage

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

Fail 13 May 2011 82,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside chassis leg has slight damage

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,901 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre has slight outer side wall damage

Pass 22 May 2008 67,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,789 miles

stone chip to windscreen †interia mirror adrift †corrosion to front disc`s

Pass 25 Mar 2006 52,548 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 52,306 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres in poor condition †n/s/f tyre worn to limit inner edge †slight damage o/s/f brake hose

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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S922 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S922 CEU, 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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S922 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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