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S508 AWV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,285 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides look low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 111,281 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides look low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,664 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wipers split

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,295 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 88,182 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,182 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,938 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,955 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,274 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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S508 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 S508 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 S508 AWV registered?

S508 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S508 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 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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