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S791 RJA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 RJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 75,698 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 66,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 66,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,285 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,811 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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S791 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S791 RJA, 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 S791 RJA registered?

S791 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S791 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S791 RJA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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