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S559 ABF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 ABF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,062 miles

Offside Front brake showing signs of binding,but efficient on meters

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,564 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,831 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,605 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 68,332 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Vehicle should not be used due to brakes totaly inop

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,003 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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S559 ABF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S559 ABF, 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 S559 ABF registered?

S559 ABF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S559 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 ABF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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