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S635 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,820 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,141 miles

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroaded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,860 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,297 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,826 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded on their inner faces and rear pads are wearing low.

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

Rear outer sills are corroded but not excessively.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,826 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded on their inner faces and rear pads are wearing low.

Rear outer sills are corroded but not excessively.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroded

handbrake has long travel

slight play steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2009 66,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroded

handbrake has long travel

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,235 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 43,470 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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S635 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S635 RCR, 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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S635 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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