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S572 NRA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,346 mi
Last recorded129,346 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 NRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,346 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 129,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,678 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 111,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 101,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 75,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 71,045 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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S572 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S572 NRA, 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 S572 NRA registered?

S572 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S572 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 NRA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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