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S698 YOO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,204 mi
Last recorded110,204 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 103,553 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,482 miles

near side rear brake is binding

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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S698 YOO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S698 YOO, 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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What year was S698 YOO registered?

S698 YOO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S698 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S698 YOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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