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S455 RJA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,869 mi
Last recorded17,869 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 RJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,869 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 17,849 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned loose on rack arm (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nut missing from bottom bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper split pin missing from locking nut

Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,781 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

Offside Rear brake hose twisted slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2015 15,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake hose twisted slightly

braided brake hoses fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,946 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,189 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,366 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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S455 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S455 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 S455 RJA registered?

S455 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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