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C15 RUF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 RUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,135 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres near legal limit

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,669 miles

both front tyres becming worn on edges

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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C15 RUF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C15 RUF, 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 C15 RUF registered?

C15 RUF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is C15 RUF safe to buy?

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