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S602 FFC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 FFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,423 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,332 miles

n/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,008 miles

nearside outersill corroded and weak

nearside seat belt damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,998 miles

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

nearside outersill corroded and weak

nearside seat belt damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,910 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,910 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,761 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,739 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,505 miles

both rear outer sills corroded and weak at rear.

front pads look low umable to inspect fully.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,177 miles

advisory checklist 108282 - relating to tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 56,437 miles

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

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

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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S602 FFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S602 FFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S602 FFC registered?

S602 FFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S602 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S602 FFC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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