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S7 RJK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,835 mi
Last recorded65,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,424 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 64,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,818 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,090 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,319 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,213 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 41,213 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,247 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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S7 RJK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S7 RJK, 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 S7 RJK registered?

S7 RJK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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