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S949 YNO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 YNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 93,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,461 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 86,461 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,912 miles

advise two front wheel arches insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,785 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,266 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 66,266 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 66,266 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,281 miles

some drag o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 52,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,257 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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S949 YNO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S949 YNO, 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 S949 YNO registered?

S949 YNO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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