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S643 MBY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,389 mi
Last recorded112,389 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,389 miles

noise from power steering pump

Pass 21 Nov 2015 111,672 miles

Front suspension corrosion o/s & n/s

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,380 miles

All break discs rusty

Hand break could do with slight adjustment

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,380 miles

All break discs rusty

Hand break could do with slight adjustment

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2011 111,371 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,926 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,913 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 76,779 miles

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

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 MBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S643 MBY, 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 S643 MBY registered?

S643 MBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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