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S603 KBW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 KBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper blade split

slight knock from steering possible universal joint

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,119 miles

Front 195/50V15 tyres perished

Nearside and offside rear tyre valves perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,942 miles

Front tyres has slight cracking to the tread

Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,518 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/perish on side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2010 58,518 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack/perish on side walls

offside rear tyre is spliting on the inner side wall. advise replacement

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on middle

Fail 2 Apr 2007 52,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,710 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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S603 KBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S603 KBW, 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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S603 KBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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