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S580 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 77,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,097 miles

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

off side rear sill has some rust

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,951 miles

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

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

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

rust on off side and nearside outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,270 miles

front discs have some pitting on in side face

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,007 miles

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

nearside and offside rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,007 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,526 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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S580 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S580 RVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S580 RVX registered?

S580 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S580 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 RVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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