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S93 ADU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,479 mi
Last recorded118,479 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both body sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 117,997 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming inner sills n/s o/s

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,689 miles

ADVISE, metal power steering pipes corroding.

ADVISE, nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, slight damage to nearside & offside chassis.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 77,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ADVISE, BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, metal power steering pipes corroding.

ADVISE, nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, slight damage to nearside & offside chassis.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,175 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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S93 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S93 ADU, 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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S93 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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