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S663 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,360 mi
Last recorded110,360 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,360 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,422 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,528 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 103,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,856 miles

n/s/r brake pipe from o/s-n/s slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,850 miles

(1) Both aux belts deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Parking brake lever travel close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,686 miles

front number plate cracked

rear pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2011 89,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

difficult to open fuel filler flap

front numberplate cracked

wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 72,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,048 miles

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

oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas. †n/s/f brake slightly binding. †travel in hand brake lever req's attention.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,048 miles

oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas. †n/s/f brake slightly binding. †travel in hand brake lever req's attention.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side outter sill rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2005 58,045 miles

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

long hand brake travel

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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S663 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S663 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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S663 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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