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S672 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,112 mi
Last recorded87,112 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,594 miles

Generally rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

welding repairs just acceptable

Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

welding repairs just acceptable

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 79,532 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 79,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc coroded

both outer sills coroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 11 May 2016 79,317 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 79,172 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 78,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 78,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 77,616 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 77,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 76,075 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 74,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 73,842 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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S672 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S672 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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S672 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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