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S645 FVL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,045 mi
Last recorded128,045 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 FVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle.

o/s rear brake disc cover corroded away.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle.

o/s rear brake disc cover corroded away.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,136 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle.

slight corrosion in o/s rear upper suspension arm.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 117,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake light switch sticking slightly,advise to lubricate switch.

slight corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 117,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake light switch sticking slightly,advise to lubricate switch.

slight corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 111,923 miles

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 111,923 miles

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

slight surface corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 108,643 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 108,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 103,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 82,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,141 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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S645 FVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S645 FVL, 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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S645 FVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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