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S676 KCY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,158 mi
Last recorded71,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 KCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,158 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,158 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 70,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 70,602 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 69,631 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,864 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 55,556 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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S676 KCY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S676 KCY, 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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S676 KCY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S676 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S676 KCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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