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S939 FYG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 FYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 106,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,309 miles

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

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

heatshield on catalyst corroded and rattling

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2010 96,309 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

all tyre pressures were low

heatshield on catalyst corroded and rattling

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2009 85,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,890 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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S939 FYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S939 FYG, 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 S939 FYG registered?

S939 FYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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