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S532 RNT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,050 mi
Last recorded90,050 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 RNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all suspension arms corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 90,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all suspension arms corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,269 miles

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

Offside Rear cut in inner side wall

front and rear suspension arms corroded

outer sills corroded but not seriously weakend

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2015 86,260 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear cut in inner side wall

front and rear suspension arms corroded

outer sills corroded but not seriously weakend

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,634 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,205 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2007 61,205 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,238 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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S532 RNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S532 RNT, 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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S532 RNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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