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573 DOB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration573 DOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,278 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

suspension is corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 76,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,821 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 15 Jun 2007 58,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,559 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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573 DOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 573 DOB, 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 573 DOB registered?

573 DOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is 573 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 573 DOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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