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S978 ANW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,472 mi
Last recorded56,472 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 ANW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2020 56,472 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

engine oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 53,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,293 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slight bind

both outer sills minor corrosion-may req welding at next test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,672 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate requires lizard taken off

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,767 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,834 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 23,858 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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S978 ANW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S978 ANW, 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 S978 ANW registered?

S978 ANW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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