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S931 AAN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 AAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 119,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 114,715 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 111,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has low reserve travel

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriorating (cloudy)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroded

sub frames corroding

suspension and components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,648 miles

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has low reserve travel

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriorating (cloudy)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroded

sub frames corroding

suspension and components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,177 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,105 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some brake pipes are greased

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm at lowest point

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,180 miles

centre rear exhaust silencer slightly rattles.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,389 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,378 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,170 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front No. plate starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,704 miles

front No. plate starting to crack

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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S931 AAN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S931 AAN, 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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S931 AAN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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