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S512 UHE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,832 mi
Last recorded27,832 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 15,468 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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S512 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S512 UHE, 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 S512 UHE registered?

S512 UHE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S512 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 UHE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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