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S644 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 137,979 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 137,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 124,603 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Front anti roll bar d block bushes worn slightly

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

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all under side of car rusty

both headlight lenses discoloured slightly

Fail 8 May 2017 124,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Front anti roll bar d block bushes worn slightly

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

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

all under side of car rusty

both headlight lenses discoloured slightly

Pass 24 May 2016 106,896 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all under side of car very rusty

both front lower suspension arms corroded

mid section exhaust corroded but not holed or leaking gases

Pass 28 May 2015 85,463 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both head light lenses discolored slightly but not affecting beam

under side of car ruting all over but not weakend

Pass 15 May 2014 65,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all underside of car rusty

both front head light lenses slightly discolored

exhaust corroded in places

n/s outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Fail 21 May 2013 43,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 43,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 34,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front caliper binding on slightly

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,908 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 24,908 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 22,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,452 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres inner and outer walls cracked perished

Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,903 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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S644 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S644 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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S644 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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