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S724 KRG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to rear sills & rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear outer sills scabby

Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both front chassis legs scabby

rear of outer sills scabby

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,452 miles

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

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

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

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

both front chassis legs scabby

rear of outer sills scabby

Fail 26 Feb 2013 103,153 miles

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

allrear brake pipes slightly coroded

dampness offside front caliper

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,153 miles

allrear brake pipes slightly coroded

dampness offside front caliper

Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,515 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

rear registration plate slightly water damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 99,280 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

rear registration plate slightly water damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,402 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low and uneven

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,232 miles

very slight bind front brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,423 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,043 miles

both outer sills at rear starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,669 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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S724 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S724 KRG, 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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S724 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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