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S615 VKJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,573 mi
Last recorded37,573 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,573 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,958 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 22,624 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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S615 VKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S615 VKJ, 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 S615 VKJ registered?

S615 VKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S615 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 VKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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