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S948 EBW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,595 mi
Last recorded67,595 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 EBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 67,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,404 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,664 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 62,615 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 61,313 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 61,313 miles

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

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

uneven tyre wear @ front - suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Pass 5 May 2009 60,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,785 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 50,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,944 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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S948 EBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S948 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 S948 EBW registered?

S948 EBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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