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S531 KBW

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 KBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,723 miles

rear fog light uses hi-level stop light fitting

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear fog light uses hi-level stop light fitting

Fail 4 May 2011 42,377 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2011 42,377 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,707 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,454 miles

both front and rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 15,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Modified suspension fitted

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Uable to inspect steering and suspension and fuel and brake pipes fully

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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S531 KBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S531 KBW, 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 S531 KBW registered?

S531 KBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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