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S979 GKS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 GKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracking on inside walls

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,831 miles

both outer rear sills thin with corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 69,086 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,220 miles

offside rear outer sill weak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,626 miles

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,950 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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S979 GKS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S979 GKS, 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 S979 GKS registered?

S979 GKS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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