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S665 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,537 mi
Last recorded154,537 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 154,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 154,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 154,502 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 154,502 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,460 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 154,456 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 148,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer bracket rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 148,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer bracket rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2012 138,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,802 miles

all brake discs have slight lip both rear discs have slight scoring

both head lamp lenses slight discoloured

exhaust system very rusty advise

Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs have slight lip both rear discs have slight scoring

both head lamp lenses slight discoloured

exhaust system very rusty advise

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,214 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 114,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 102,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,207 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight bulge in outer wall

o/s/f tyre small cut in outer wall

Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,913 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,399 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 71,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 71,319 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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S665 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S665 RVX, 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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S665 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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