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R693 RVJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 RVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,092 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,520 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,161 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,948 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 61,350 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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R693 RVJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,830cc 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 R693 RVJ, 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 R693 RVJ registered?

R693 RVJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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