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S941 BVK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 BVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,695 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 82,681 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 82,670 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box flanges look weak

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,890 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,233 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,233 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 79,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 74,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

both front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

both rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

engine oil low

items removed from drivers view

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked/split

Pass 8 May 2015 70,171 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,171 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2014 62,378 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 55,230 miles

Offside middle inner sill corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 May 2012 51,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,774 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

exhaust system corroded back box flang quite badly

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside foot well full of water (drain plug removed)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tierod arm has some play in nit

several patches of corrosion on under side of vehicle and sill areas

Fail 15 Nov 2010 51,774 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

exhaust system corroded back box flang quite badly

front and rear suspension components corroded

handbrake lever very high

nearside foot well full of water (drain plug removed)

nearside front brake disk corroded/pitted and wheel tight to turn

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tierod arm has some play in nit

several patches of corrosion on under side of vehicle and sill areas

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,399 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion on sills/floor/chassis legs

deep cut and cuts on outer sidewall/kerbing band of nearside front tyre

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on shock absorbers

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 13 Nov 2009 51,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion on sills/floor/chassis legs

deep cut and cuts on outer sidewall/kerbing band of nearside front tyre

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on shock absorbers

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,833 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

bushes on front top wishbones perished/perishing

exhaust corroded

lower bushes on front shock absorbers perished/perishing

nearside rear tyre cut on outer kerbing band

p.a.s. pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded/corroding

some smearing on nearside wiper

surface corrosion on brake discs

vehicle floor/chassis/sills/subframes corroded/corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,832 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

bushes on front top wishbones perished/perishing

exhaust corroded

lower bushes on front shock absorbers perished/perishing

nearside rear tyre cut on outer kerbing band

p.a.s. pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded/corroding

some smearing on nearside wiper

surface corrosion on brake discs

vehicle floor/chassis/sills/subframes corroded/corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,750 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear wishbones corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all shock absorbers corroded/corroding

both headlamp aims at highest points

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perishing in tread area/scrubbing on inner edge and cut in tread area

p.a.s. pipes corroded

rear sills/arches corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all shock absorbers corroded/corroding

both headlamp aims at highest points

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear wishbones corroded

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre slightly perishing in tread area/scrubbing on inner edge and cut in tread area

p.a.s. pipes corroded

rear sills/arches corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,182 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 46,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S941 BVK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 S941 BVK, 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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S941 BVK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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