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S746 ORU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,944 mi
Last recorded82,944 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 ORU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,598 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,833 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,557 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear nearside tyre deteriorated inner sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,553 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear nearside tyre deteriorated inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,080 miles

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

corrosion rear offside outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,195 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 63,607 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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S746 ORU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S746 ORU, 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 S746 ORU registered?

S746 ORU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S746 ORU safe to buy?

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