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S454 RJA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 RJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,897 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 88,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,874 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,725 miles

offside rear chassi box section slight damage

under body suspension components sufering from surface corrosion

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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S454 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S454 RJA, 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 S454 RJA registered?

S454 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S454 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 RJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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