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S722 XPP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,909 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted and corroded on outer face

Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc pitted and corroded on outer face

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted on outter face

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 87,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outter sill areas starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2012 87,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outter sill areas starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2011 85,253 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 81,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,427 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,328 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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S722 XPP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S722 XPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S722 XPP registered?

S722 XPP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S722 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 XPP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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