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S754 ARP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 ARP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,416 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 102,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,560 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,090 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S and N/S outter seals are rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 63,759 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,771 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,001 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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S754 ARP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S754 ARP, 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 S754 ARP registered?

S754 ARP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S754 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 ARP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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