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S457 BRP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,374 mi
Last recorded94,374 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 BRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,311 miles

both rear tyre's are approx 2mm inner edge's

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,641 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,559 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 80,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,405 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 49,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,305 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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S457 BRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S457 BRP, 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 S457 BRP registered?

S457 BRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S457 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 BRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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