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S628 LVY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,171 mi
Last recorded131,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 LVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,501 miles

bodykit obscuring sills

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,308 miles

All four discs pitted

both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

All four discs pitted

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 122,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,466 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Nov 2009 96,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 86,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,602 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 65,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

hand brake lever cover missing(internals not covered up)

handbrake lever high in operation

Pass 13 Nov 2006 65,592 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

hand brake lever cover missing(internals not covered up)

handbrake lever high in operation

Pass 18 Apr 2006

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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S628 LVY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 S628 LVY, 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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S628 LVY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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