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S598 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 119,221 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and offside front under wheel arch chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions arms and bushes and coil spring and crossmembers are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,468 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 115,465 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,083 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,083 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,502 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,336 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 100,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel parking brake.

offside rear brake pad(s) worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Mar 2013 93,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,382 miles

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

rear discs are corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 85,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear discs are corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,641 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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S598 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S598 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 S598 RVX registered?

S598 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S598 RVX safe to buy?

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