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S463 RBO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,330 mi
Last recorded113,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2018 113,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,385 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under body corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 111,317 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under body corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,696 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 104,368 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 104,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,070 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 697,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 90,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 83,668 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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S463 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 81.3%.

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 S463 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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S463 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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