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S715 CFS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,763 mi
Last recorded118,763 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 CFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2008 118,763 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes partially corrodded

damage to o/s/f chassis (dent)

front to rear metal brake pipes partially corrodded in places

n/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 109,464 miles

brake pipe to both front flexi hoses corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

handbrake needs adjusted

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre badly perished and worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 100,823 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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S715 CFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S715 CFS, 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 S715 CFS registered?

S715 CFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S715 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 CFS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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