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S730 KRG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,387 mi
Last recorded124,387 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 124,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2024 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,553 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 122,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 117,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,178 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 55,270 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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S730 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S730 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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What year was S730 KRG registered?

S730 KRG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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