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S568 RKG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,037 mi
Last recorded82,037 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,542 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 81,539 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Entire underside corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,810 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,206 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 60,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,658 miles

metal brake pipes are staring to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,366 miles

VERY SLIGHT BINDING N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,138 miles

Various brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2008 40,679 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,679 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,155 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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S568 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S568 RKG, 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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S568 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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