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S599 LGW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,643 mi
Last recorded55,643 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 LGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,643 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,505 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,004 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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S599 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S599 LGW, 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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S599 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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