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S500 CES

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 CES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slow through e/test.sills starting to rust.underside/suspension comonents undersealed.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slow through e/test.sills starting to rust.underside/suspension comonents undersealed.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 57,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 47,018 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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S500 CES is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S500 CES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S500 CES?

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What year was S500 CES registered?

S500 CES is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S500 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 CES shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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