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S740 OEF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 OEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 103,803 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2012 102,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 102,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 May 2012 102,420 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2011 99,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 88,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 79,144 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 71,970 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,488 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

oil leak

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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S740 OEF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S740 OEF, 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 S740 OEF registered?

S740 OEF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S740 OEF safe to buy?

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