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S563 FVL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,608 mi
Last recorded118,608 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 FVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,608 miles

under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle - rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 111,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever not returning

Pass 15 Aug 2016 110,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 110,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,207 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 102,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,087 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 98,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre wearing inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,037 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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S563 FVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S563 FVL, 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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S563 FVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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