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S447 RBO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,695 mi
Last recorded112,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,695 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 149,919 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight noise on appliction

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 136,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 123,205 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,384 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,089 miles

engine oil warning light not working

Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,863 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,619 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 692,722 miles

slight play on nsr bottom caliper pin

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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S447 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S447 RBO, 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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S447 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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