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S699 RVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 105,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

slight bind n/s front wheel

Fail 30 May 2009 91,495 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 91,495 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2008 82,183 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2007 79,748 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 68,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S699 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S699 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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What year was S699 RVX registered?

S699 RVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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