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S580 VGA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,411 mi
Last recorded66,411 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 VGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,411 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,034 miles

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

o/s sill corroded at rearmost section - not considered structural

Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 9 May 2013 64,941 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,888 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 63,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,895 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 61,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and n earside front inner wheel arches rusted

offside outer sill rusted

Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,299 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and n earside front inner wheel arches rusted

offside outer sill rusted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,731 miles

exhaust box corroded †rear anti roll bar corrosion †nsf nsr osf tyres have perish cracks on side walls †

Fail 1 Mar 2006 42,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust box corroded †rear anti roll bar corrosion †nsf nsr osf tyres have perish cracks on side walls †

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 VGA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGA, 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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S580 VGA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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