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S975 AAP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 AAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,755 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to inner sills

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,958 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2014 90,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 88,519 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 85,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 85,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface corrosion to some rear steel brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,470 miles

surface corrosion to some rear steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight restricted movment o/s front brake disc

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,492 miles

note slight bineding o/s/f hub

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,786 miles

corrosion starting underbody

slight drag n/s/f brake (INVESTIGATION ADVISED) NOT SIGNIFICANT IN RBT PERFORMANCE

steel brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 54,213 miles

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

front pads very low! † rear pads low.... † damage to o/s/r lamp

Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,834 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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S975 AAP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S975 AAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S975 AAP registered?

S975 AAP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S975 AAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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