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S574 RKG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,215 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2018 87,214 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight diffused (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,762 miles

Both front wheel arch's slightly corroded

Both rear wheel arch's corroded.

Nearside door mirror outer case cracked

Offside front wiper blade slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both front wheel arch's slightly corroded

Both rear wheel arch's corroded.

Nearside door mirror outer case cracked

Offside front wiper blade slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,746 miles

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

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

leather roof has multiple holes in it

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 56,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

hole due to corrosion on rear of nearside sill.but not within prescribed area

hole due to corrosion on rear of offside sill.but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,967 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,094 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 34,956 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 19,270 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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S574 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S574 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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S574 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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