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S646 MRB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,533 mi
Last recorded99,533 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 MRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,533 miles

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

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

Rear suspension,sub frame showing signs of corrosion

front suspension,sub frame under body,sills covered with wax oil

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 1.6 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,520 miles

Front brake disks inner face poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disks inner face poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,588 miles

offside nearside rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,094 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly seized

offside nearside rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,311 miles

both rear outer sils corroding (slightly)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,844 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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S646 MRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S646 MRB, 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 S646 MRB registered?

S646 MRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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