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S573 MRK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,455 mi
Last recorded112,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 MRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,063 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 108,063 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 102,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 73,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 71,641 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 64,936 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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S573 MRK 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 80%.

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 S573 MRK, 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 S573 MRK registered?

S573 MRK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S573 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S573 MRK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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