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S612 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,636 mi
Last recorded121,636 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,636 miles

front and rear wish bones corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,740 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,736 miles

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

corrosion to offside front and offside rear wishbones

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,208 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,920 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eye level stop light [in boot] intensity low

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,920 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eye level stop light [in boot] intensity low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,176 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 89,165 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,086 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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S612 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S612 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S612 RVX?

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What year was S612 RVX registered?

S612 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S612 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 RVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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