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S630 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,240 mi
Last recorded127,240 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 127,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 127,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on tread wear bars

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,538 miles

bad oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front chassis under wheel arch

slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,201 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,085 miles

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 112,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from offside front of vehicle when braking (clonk)

note! offside headlight unit broken

Fail 14 Jan 2010 112,045 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

noise from offside front of vehicle when braking (clonk)

note! offside headlight unit broken

Pass 15 Jan 2009 102,111 miles

major engine oil leak.

xxSTRONG ADVISExx all brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 102,111 miles

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

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

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

major engine oil leak.

xxSTRONG ADVISExx all brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 95,189 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 95,189 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear reg plate is water marked .

Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,878 miles

front no.plate cracked across fixing

offside front wing loose at lower fixings

Pass 12 Sep 2005 73,903 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 73,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn too 2'0mm

n/s/f tyre worn too 1'6mm on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

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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S630 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S630 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.

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What year was S630 RVX registered?

S630 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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