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S502 CGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 CGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside of vehicle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,739 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 114,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,652 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,565 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,286 miles

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

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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S502 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S502 CGP, 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 S502 CGP registered?

S502 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S502 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 CGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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