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S928 UEY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,441 mi
Last recorded76,441 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 UEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 76,441 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,358 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,941 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2020 59,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested c o levels excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,388 miles

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear brake pads worn

Rear cross member corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,757 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2016 49,596 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicl eundersealed

Pass 14 May 2015 48,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,162 miles

both front and rear sub frames corroded both front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,026 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,817 miles

exhaust system show signs of corrossion but not blowing

n/s rear tyre show signs of slight cracking

signs of being jacked in mid chassis , slightly distorting chassis member

some light corossion to rear anti roll bar

Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,095 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 40,094 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,239 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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S928 UEY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S928 UEY, 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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S928 UEY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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