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S92 ADM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 ADM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,217 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,148 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front seat bolted to floor and no runners fitted to vehicle

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

drivers and passengers airbags have been removed due to vehicle being modified for racing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 84,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,370 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S92 ADM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc 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 S92 ADM, 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 S92 ADM registered?

S92 ADM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S92 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S92 ADM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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