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S983 XNE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,876 mi
Last recorded150,876 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 XNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 150,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 150,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/f drop/link/post's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/r drop/link/post's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s/r lower outer sill's corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,364 miles

chassis covered in thick underseal

corrosion front and rear wishbones

Pass 11 Aug 2016 143,321 miles

All front and rear Wishbones corrosion

Chassis covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2015 143,046 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,896 miles

front&rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 142,627 miles

chassis covered in under seal

corrosion all front and rear suspension

Fail 28 Jun 2012 142,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to front and rear wishbones

Pass 28 Jun 2012 142,224 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to front and rear wishbones

Pass 18 May 2011 141,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyre edges

advise hand brake travel

Pass 16 Jun 2010 133,090 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 133,090 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,186 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 105,136 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 105,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 89,954 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 75,510 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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S983 XNE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S983 XNE, 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 S983 XNE registered?

S983 XNE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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