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S697 VOB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 VOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 151,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,599 miles

Corrosion to front chassis rail in offside front wheel arch

Offside and nearside rear outer sill sections are corroded and nearing the limits

Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,181 miles

engine badly oil stained at front and bottom.

nearside rear outer sill corroded slightly.

offside rear sill corroded to the limit.

rear exhaust joint area in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,875 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 124,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion t rear outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2011 123,184 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 123,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,222 miles

Offside track rod ball joint gater split

Fail 3 Mar 2010 122,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside track rod ball joint gater split

offside lower ball joint fixing nut ONLY JUST through bolt threads, bolt apears to be shorter than nearside

Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 119,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 114,723 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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S697 VOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S697 VOB, 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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S697 VOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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