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S658 FVE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,123 mi
Last recorded31,123 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 FVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 May 2023 31,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,130 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,187 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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S658 FVE 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 100%.

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 S658 FVE, 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 S658 FVE registered?

S658 FVE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S658 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S658 FVE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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