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S470 RBO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,486 miles

both front and rear suspension arms and components in very rusty condition

both rear outer sills in rusty condition

offside rear tyre and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,886 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,223 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,887 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 69,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,465 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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S470 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S470 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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What year was S470 RBO registered?

S470 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S470 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 RBO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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