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S550 ORV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,423 mi
Last recorded119,423 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 ORV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 119,423 miles

sills corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 119,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,125 miles

ns sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

ns sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 110,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 109,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,131 miles

rear exhaust detoriated

Pass 20 May 2015 107,808 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2015 107,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,367 miles

sills corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,038 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 106,732 miles

sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 106,287 miles

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 103,301 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 103,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 103,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,729 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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S550 ORV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S550 ORV, 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 S550 ORV registered?

S550 ORV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S550 ORV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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