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S506 AWV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,192 miles

off side and near side rear wheel arch areas rusting

several suspension components rusting

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

numerous suspension components rusting

off side and near side rear wheel arch areas rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,538 miles

off side rear tyre inner shoulder worn

off side rear wheel arch and off side sill areas rusting

Fail 7 Jul 2017 83,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side inner sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side sill / wheel arch area (5.2.6)

off side rear tyre inner shoulder worn

off side rear wheel arch and off side sill areas rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,892 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,534 miles

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

off side rear service and parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,098 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,290 miles

rear suspension corroded/ ...... Exhaust corroded heavily!

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,244 miles

near side rear lower sil corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,453 miles

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

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

near side rear outer sik surface corosion

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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S506 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 S506 AWV, 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 S506 AWV registered?

S506 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S506 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 AWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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