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S938 HCG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,723 mi
Last recorded133,723 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 133,717 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/side to o/side (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking brake hose to bulkhead (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 129,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 128,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,243 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

parking brake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,485 miles

n/s/r wheel rim inner rim damage

Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre split on sidewall not exposing cord

Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,726 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 102,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,830 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 79,791 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S938 HCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S938 HCG, 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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S938 HCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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