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S584 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,306 mi
Last recorded131,306 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS584 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 131,306 miles

Competition seat and belt fitted

Roll cage fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 125,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 119,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 113,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 108,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 108,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,245 miles

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Apr 2012 10,245 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 99,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,061 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,355 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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S584 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S584 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.

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What year was S584 RVX registered?

S584 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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