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S715 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,242 mi
Last recorded91,242 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 91,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 91,242 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,541 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 74,677 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 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 S715 RCR, 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 RCR registered?

S715 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S715 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 RCR 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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