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S971 OAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 OAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 114,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamps clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres cracked cords shown 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,859 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2019 114,859 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,544 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 106,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,764 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels

Pass 14 May 2013 103,855 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels

Fail 13 May 2013 103,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels

Pass 9 May 2012 102,568 miles

corrosion on exhaust sections

slight corrosion front and rear suspension arms

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels

slight corrosion on subframes

Fail 23 Apr 2012 102,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels

corrosion on exhaust sections

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on front and rear subframes

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 6 May 2011 100,722 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 100,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,636 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,717 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 85,400 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,919 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2007 81,919 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

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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S971 OAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S971 OAL, 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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S971 OAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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