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S621 ORU

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,123 mi
Last recorded166,123 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 ORU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 166,123 miles

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

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

Nearside front drop link slight play

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

Offside rear drop link slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2016 154,575 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,799 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2013 134,549 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 134,549 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 130,592 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,934 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 121,426 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 121,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 108,854 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 108,833 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 102,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,701 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 93,166 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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S621 ORU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc 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 S621 ORU, 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 S621 ORU registered?

S621 ORU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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