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S930 MEW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 MEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,078 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 116,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,535 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section join (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust join starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,833 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust join corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,316 miles

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

center rear view mirror is deteriorated

engine oil level is low

near/side headlamp is deteriorated and has poor beam pattern

off/side washer jet is partaily blocked

Fail 13 Sep 2014 92,316 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

center rear view mirror is deteriorated

engine oil level is low

near/side headlamp is deteriorated and has poor beam pattern

off/side washer jet is partaily blocked

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,743 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to inspect rear inner pads

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,743 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

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

Unable to inspect rear inner pads

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,446 miles

Front undertray damaged

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,155 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,014 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 66,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,672 miles

n/s/f tyre slighty perished sidewalls

n/s/r tyre slighty perished sidewalls

o/s/f tyre slight perished sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 44,133 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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S930 MEW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S930 MEW, 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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S930 MEW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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