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S711 APA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 APA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,016 miles

corrosion setting in at rear of outer sills

Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion setting in at rear of outer sills

Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 107,107 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,727 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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 8 Dec 2010 94,406 miles

some adjustment required to park lever

Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,404 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,669 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,434 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,893 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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S711 APA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 S711 APA, 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 S711 APA registered?

S711 APA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S711 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S711 APA 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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