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S477 BRP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 BRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,273 miles

Front & Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

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

N/S/R tyre in poor condition

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 89,273 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Front & Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

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

N/S/R tyre in poor condition

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,230 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,307 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,300 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,073 miles

all tyres under inflated

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,650 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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S477 BRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 S477 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 S477 BRP registered?

S477 BRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S477 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 BRP 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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