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S571 RKG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,308 miles

foot brake pass effort only just met

front brake disc's in poor condition

front brake pads low

handbrake effort only just met

rear brake disc's in very poor condition

rear brake pads very low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,308 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,008 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 91,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,147 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise:- Both front washer jets partially blocked , But still providing adequate fluid to clear windscreen

Advise:- Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,764 miles

front nearside lower corner of screen delaminating

Fail 1 Mar 2010 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside lower corner of screen delaminating

Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,629 miles

exhaust and both sills corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 80,530 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust and both sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

front number plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,470 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 67,196 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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S571 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc 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 S571 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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S571 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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