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VIW 8705

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,633 mi
Last recorded170,633 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 8705
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 170,633 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 165,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 165,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 150,892 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2018 150,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes starting to corrode brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2017 134,707 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rusty underneath

Pass 13 May 2016 119,694 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,405 miles

underneath of viechle surface rust in areas

Pass 19 May 2014 109,202 miles

front and rear disc surface rust due to standing

rear underneath surface rust but not resulting in holes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

odormeter reading in km speedo reading in m p h

Fail 28 Oct 2010 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

odormeter reading in km speedo reading in m p h

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,442 miles

O/S sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 88,229 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front screen scratched

Front wipers deteriorated

N/S/F tyre has cut in side wall

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,357 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 79,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,165 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 79,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front wheels damaged n/s rear wheel damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,453 miles

no rear fog light fitted & there is no provision to fit one

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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VIW 8705 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VIW 8705, 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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VIW 8705 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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