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S575 RKG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,913 mi
Last recorded87,913 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear across car from n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

unable to complete cat test due to car overheating (water hose)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,360 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,971 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,599 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,237 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 55,365 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2007 55,365 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,383 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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S575 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S575 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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What year was S575 RKG registered?

S575 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S575 RKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 RKG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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