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S744 GKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 GKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 100,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 89,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,902 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,469 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,725 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 55,725 miles

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,127 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 51,127 miles

Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,617 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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S744 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S744 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 S744 GKO registered?

S744 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S744 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 GKO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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