MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear outer sills corroded but not excessively
long hand brake travel
various under body surface corrosion
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
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
slight play in o/s/f lower swivel
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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