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S737 GKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 GKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,138 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR DISCS CORRODED REAR PADS WORN

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,068 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,818 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,962 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arches corroeded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,967 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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S737 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S737 GKO, 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 S737 GKO registered?

S737 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S737 GKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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