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S760 RWJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 RWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot lid (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion boot lid (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,908 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,697 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake disc corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,695 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake disc corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,373 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Offside sill heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 69,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded in places

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

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

Offside sill heavily corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle corroded

front brake pads wearing thin and brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,465 miles

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

n/s/f tyre showing age related cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,742 miles

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

all discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

all discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,579 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,579 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,749 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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S760 RWJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S760 RWJ, 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 S760 RWJ registered?

S760 RWJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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