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S656 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,960 mi
Last recorded140,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,960 miles

both rear outer sills corroded but not excessively

long hand brake travel

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2014 140,959 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear outer sills corroded but not excessively

long hand brake travel

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 140,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 140,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 138,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to front suspension

general corrosion to rear suspension

hand brake lever high

osf track rod end dust cover split

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 138,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 135,694 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 26 Jul 2007 132,498 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 125,861 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 125,861 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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S656 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S656 RCR, 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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S656 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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