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S643 AVL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,765 mi
Last recorded132,765 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,765 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,122 miles

engine coolent leak.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,494 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 103,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system centre exspansion box hanger, corroded excessively.

exhaust system rear box corroded, becoming excessively.

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corrosion present.

nearside outer sill corroded.

offside outer sill corrosion present.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system centre exspansion box hanger, corroded excessively.

exhaust system rear box corroded, becoming excessively.

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corrosion present.

nearside outer sill corroded.

offside outer sill corrosion present.

Pass 13 May 2011 95,463 miles

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

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

exhaust system centre exspansion box support bracket insecure (but system still supported).

nearside and offside rear of outer sills becoming excessively corroded.

nearside and offside rear service brake discs excessively corroded.

Pass 25 May 2010 84,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 84,178 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,766 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service brake nearside rear, bind not considered excessive.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,285 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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S643 AVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S643 AVL, 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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S643 AVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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