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S941 EBW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 EBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,452 miles

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

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

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

outer sills have advanced corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,460 miles

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

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

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,437 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS RUSTY

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions poor

front & rear brake discs corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight play in rear anti-roll bar

vehicle sils corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,671 miles

emissions poor

front & rear brake discs corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight play in rear anti-roll bar

vehicle sils corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,314 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

front tyres perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,001 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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S941 EBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S941 EBW, 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 S941 EBW registered?

S941 EBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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