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S640 VGY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 VGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 92,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside headlamp mount broken

rear brake pipes rusty

rear sills rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 87,171 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,480 miles

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,794 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 78,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,418 miles

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

binding on n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,269 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside outer rear sills have corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,006 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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S640 VGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S640 VGY, 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 S640 VGY registered?

S640 VGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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