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S947 LRA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 LRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,680 miles

Nearside Rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

all front and rear suspension components undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2023 57,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

all front and rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,433 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,433 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,307 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,307 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,275 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,894 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,565 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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S947 LRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S947 LRA, 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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S947 LRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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