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S601 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,211 mi
Last recorded149,211 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 149,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front lamps (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 142,396 miles

Nearside Front quick release bumper retainers leaving an edge,

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tape covering tell tale lights on dash, unable to check operation of airbag light

Fail 8 Apr 2017 142,315 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill not secure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front quick release bumper retainers leaving an edge,

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tape covering tell tale lights on dash, unable to check operation of airbag light

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 125,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,458 miles

Engine oil low

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn inner edges advise change very soon

n/s outter sill corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 11,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil low

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s outter sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,054 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front nearside & offside brake discs pitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,910 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear number plate fading.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,281 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 80,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,857 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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S601 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S601 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 S601 RVX registered?

S601 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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