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S570 FVL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 FVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,915 miles

both rear arches corroding.

exhaust corroding

n/s/r outer sill corroding

rear brake disc corroding

top and bottom rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,869 miles

exhaust corrodin g

front brake discs corroding

rear wheel arches an d outer sills corrodin g

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,073 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,073 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 64,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,496 miles

Nail in sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Offside rear upper wishbone outer bush incorrectly fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,185 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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S570 FVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S570 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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S570 FVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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